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eavesdropping

ADJECTIVE

nosy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

inquisitive intrusive meddlesome

WEAK

inquisitorial inquisitory interested interfering intermeddling personal searching snooping snoopy

Antonyms

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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

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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

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

Quantum cryptography offers a promising defense by using the rules of quantum physics to secure communication against eavesdropping.

From Science Daily • Nov. 29, 2025

As Ms. Picasso puts it: “There’s a lot of chatter going on between these works—like we’re eavesdropping at a party.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

Tateh was standing right next to me, so I grabbed a rag and started wiping the counter, edging close to them, eavesdropping.

From "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride

eavesdropping

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