Pronunciation: /ˈivzˌdrɑp/
noun a person who secretly listens to the private conversations of others
A1 I don't like it when people eavesdrop on my conversations.
A2 She was caught eavesdropping on her sister's phone call.
B1 Eavesdropping is considered rude in many cultures.
B2 The spy was skilled at eavesdropping on enemy communications.
C1 The journalist was accused of eavesdropping on private conversations for a story.
C2 Eavesdropping on sensitive government information is a serious offense.
verb to listen secretly to the private conversations of others
A1 I saw my neighbor eavesdrop on our conversation.
A2 She likes to eavesdrop on her coworkers during lunch break.
B1 The detective decided to eavesdrop on the suspect's phone calls.
B2 It is considered rude to eavesdrop on private conversations.
C1 The journalist was caught eavesdropping on a confidential meeting.
C2 He was able to gather important information by eavesdropping on the enemy's communications.
formal It is considered impolite to eavesdrop on private conversations.
informal I couldn't help but eavesdrop on their conversation at the coffee shop.
slang I saw you trying to eavesdrop on us, you nosy parker!
figurative Sometimes it feels like the walls have ears and are eavesdropping on our every word.
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