Pronunciation: /ˈivzˌdrɑpər/
noun a person who secretly listens to the private conversations of others
A1 The eavesdropper listened in on the private conversation.
A2 The eavesdropper was caught trying to listen through the door.
B1 The eavesdropper overheard some juicy gossip at the party.
B2 The eavesdropper was discreetly listening to the important business meeting.
C1 The eavesdropper was skilled at gathering information without being detected.
C2 The eavesdropper was able to uncover the secrets of the powerful elite.
adjective eavesdropping (related to the act of secretly listening to conversations)
A1 The eavesdropper listened in on the private conversation.
A2 She suspected her neighbor was an eavesdropper, always lingering near the door.
B1 The eavesdropper was caught trying to overhear classified information.
B2 The eavesdropper's stealthy tactics allowed them to gather valuable intel.
C1 The eavesdropper's sophisticated listening devices enabled them to intercept sensitive communications.
C2 The eavesdropper's clandestine activities were eventually exposed by a skilled counterintelligence team.
formal The eavesdropper was caught listening in on the private conversation.
informal I saw the eavesdropper trying to sneak a listen to our chat.
slang That eavesdropper is always trying to be nosy.
figurative The walls have ears, so be careful of any potential eavesdropper.
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