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eavesdropping

ADJECTIVE

nosy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

inquisitive intrusive meddlesome

WEAK

inquisitorial inquisitory interested interfering intermeddling personal searching snooping snoopy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

incurious

WEAK

indifferent uncaring unconcerned uninterested

NOUN

scandal

Synonyms

STRONGEST

crime rumor wrongdoing

STRONG

aspersion calumny defamation depreciation detraction discredit disgrace dishonor disparagement disrepute dynamite gossip hearsay ignominy infamy mud obloquy opprobrium reproach scorcher shame sin slander tale talk turpitude

WEAK

backbiting backstabbing belittlement dirty linen idle rumor skeleton in closet

Antonyms

STRONGEST

good deed

STRONG

approval commendation compliment esteem exaltation flattery goodness honor morality praise respect

Example Sentences

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The moment the door to the flat was forced was recorded on an audio eavesdropping device - a bug - that UK law enforcement had put in the flat.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Any attempt to intercept the quantum signals disturbs them, creating detectable errors that alert users to possible eavesdropping.

From Science Daily • Feb. 17, 2026

“As an eighth grader, I was eavesdropping when my mom was talking to a friend and I heard something about medical insurance and how expensive it is,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026

A VPN cannot protect you from all online threats, such as eavesdropping attacks, fake Wi-Fi hotspots or IP-based tracking.

From Salon • Nov. 30, 2025

Everyone is pretending they’re not eavesdropping, but they totally are.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

eavesdropping

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