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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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Eavesdropping at Local Tide catches everyone all around talking about how great everything is.

From Seattle Times • May 25, 2023

Eavesdropping animals could include orcas, which eat whale calves.

From Washington Post • Jul. 4, 2022

Eavesdropping on communications is harder to accomplish than tracking, but it is possible in situations in which encryption is weak or lacking.

From Scientific American • Aug. 9, 2021

Eavesdropping on the mental lives of others — this is not a skill that expresses itself best in formal academic settings.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2021

Eavesdropping while invisible was probably one of them.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan