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EAVESDROPPING

(verb, noun)

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There are 4 meanings of the word Eavesdropping.

Eavesdropping - as a verb

Listen without the speaker's knowledge

Example: "The jealous man was eavesdropping on his wife's conversations"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
listen in
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
listen6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Eavesdropping - as a noun

Listening secretly to private conversation of others.

The interception of electronic communication.

The act of one organism listening for another's calls, so as to exploit them.

Example Sentences

"She was caught eavesdropping on their conversation."
"He was accused of eavesdropping on his neighbor's phone calls."
"The government was accused of eavesdropping on its citizens' emails."
"She felt guilty after accidentally eavesdropping on her friend's private conversation."
"He tried to discreetly move closer to the table to engage in eavesdropping."
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Word Game Points

Is EAVESDROPPING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, eavesdropping is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EAVESDROPPING has a SCRABBLE points total of 22.

Is EAVESDROPPING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, eavesdropping is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EAVESDROPPING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 27.

Is EAVESDROPPING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, eavesdropping is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EAVESDROPPING has a WORDFEUD points total of 25.

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