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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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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

Friedman said he and Simonds want to use NSO’s eavesdropping and surveillance technologies to “achieve a safer world.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 9, 2025

In fact it was the revelations about the scale of UK and US digital eavesdropping by former contractor Edward Snowden that may have spurred China to become more ambitious in cyber-space.

From BBC • Oct. 29, 2025

I knew he was going to drop the price of mutton sooner or later, so I paced here and there as I waited, and I did a bit of eavesdropping.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

eavesdropping

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