noun a person who secretly listens to the private conversations of others
adjective eavesdropping (related to the act of secretly listening to conversations)
An eavesdropper is someone who intercepts private communications over a network without authorization.
In the field of espionage, an eavesdropper is a person who secretly listens to conversations or spies on others to gather information.
Eavesdroppers may conduct surveillance by monitoring and recording conversations or activities without the knowledge of those being observed.
In the context of privacy law, an eavesdropper is someone who unlawfully listens to private conversations or communications.
An eavesdropper may engage in wiretapping, which involves secretly listening to telephone or electronic communications.
In literature, a character may be portrayed as an eavesdropper to reveal important information or drive the plot forward.
In psychology, an eavesdropper may refer to a person who listens in on private conversations to gather information for personal gain or manipulation.
In the legal profession, an eavesdropper may be someone who illegally listens in on conversations to obtain information that can be used in court cases.
In journalism, an eavesdropper may refer to someone who secretly listens in on conversations to uncover newsworthy information.
In the field of intelligence analysis, an eavesdropper may be a person who intercepts and listens to communications to gather intelligence information.
In law enforcement, an eavesdropper may refer to someone who listens in on private conversations without authorization to gather evidence for criminal investigations.