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wiretap Synonyms

Another word for wiretap

Choosing another word for wiretap depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An act or instance of connecting a listening or recording device to a telephone or other communications line to monitor conversations secretly, or the device itself.

Usage Example

"The judge approved a warrant for a tap on the suspect's phone line."

Strongest
tap
Strong
bug
eavesdropping

• verb (Context 2)

To connect a concealed listening or recording device to a telephone line or electronic communications network in order to monitor conversations secretly.

Usage Example

"Federal investigators obtained court authorization to tap the headquarters of the organization."

Strongest
tap
Strong
bug
eavesdrop
listen in
Weak
monitor
intercept

• Nearby Words

wireless
wirelike
wireman
wiretap
wiretapper
wiretapping
wirewalker

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Wiretap. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/wiretap
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