Eavesdrop

Pronunciation: /ˈiːvzˌdrɑːp/

Eavesdrop (verb)

  1. to listen to someone else's conversation without them knowing.

Examples

  • She tried to eavesdrop on their conversation.
  • He often eavesdrops on his neighbors.

Common collocations: eavesdrop on a conversation, eavesdrop quietly, eavesdrop from a distance

Synonyms of Eavesdrop

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Eavesdrop

  • when choosing not to listen