noun
a person who secretly listens to the private conversations of others
verb
to listen secretly to the private conversations of others
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It is considered impolite to eavesdrop on private conversations.
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I couldn't help but eavesdrop on their conversation at the coffee shop.
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I saw you trying to eavesdrop on us, you nosy parker!
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Sometimes it feels like the walls have ears and are eavesdropping on our every word.