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eavesdrop
[eevz-drop]
verb (used without object)
to listen secretly to a private conversation.
verb (used with object)
Archaic.to eavesdrop on.
noun
water that drips from the eaves.
the ground on which such water falls.
eavesdrop
/ ˈːˌɒ /
verb
(intr) to listen secretly to the private conversation of others
Other 51Թ Forms
- eavesdropper noun
- antieavesdropping adjective
- ˈˌDZ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of eavesdrop1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of eavesdrop1
Example Sentences
I’m inclined to believe him, and it’s also a gas to eavesdrop on Marty’s parent-teacher conferences, where the adults no longer give a flying fig about their kids’ futures.
The satellites eavesdropped on Russian missiles and defense installations.
A man was monologuing to an acquaintance about his career change from tech to film and this is my favorite place to eavesdrop.
She also accused state prosecutors of "eavesdropping" on Mr Mangione's recorded calls with her from jail.
“I find life interesting. I spy on people. I eavesdrop. I read 20 newspapers a day. I get 100 magazines in the mail still,” he said.
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