EAVESDROPPING Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

eavesdropping

noun

Definition of eavesdropping

as in interference

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as in wiretapping

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Recent Examples of eavesdropping Kevin Pearsall, 59, of Long Beach, faces five felony counts of eavesdropping, 23 misdemeanor counts of secretly filming another and three misdemeanor counts of unlawful dissemination of private recordings. — Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026 Sandoval is also facing the privacy and emotional distress claims in addition to a separate claim for alleged eavesdropping related to the initial recording. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026 With more scientific eavesdropping on sperm whales, the team at Project CETI hopes to translate whale language to the best of our ability and use how humans impact it to help inform conservation policies. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 22 July 2026 He was charged with five felony counts of eavesdropping, 23 misdemeanor counts of secretly filming another person and three misdemeanor counts of unlawful dissemination of private recordings. — Austin Turner, CBS News, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for eavesdropping

Recent Examples of Synonyms for eavesdropping

Noun

Getting around interference The biggest technical hurdle in spectrum sharing is interference – what happens when two signals overlap and scramble each other, like two people shouting different things in your ear at the same time.

— Aylin Yener, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026
When the waves were reunited, the team used an effect called interference, which occurs when the peaks and troughs of two misaligned waves meet, to measure changes in the free-falling wave.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of interference

Noun

Later that year, he was charged with wiretapping, and although authorities did not offer more details, local journalists have reported that the alleged wiretapping was meant to monitor the investigation of his mother.

— James Lasdun, New Yorker, 26 May 2026
Under the plan, FISA, which allows warrantless wiretapping of noncitizens, would be extended for three years, with new oversight guardrails and penalties for abusing the spy tool.

— Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 26 Apr. 2026

Definition of wiretapping

Noun

China has invested in cutting-edge intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (collectively known as ISR), as well as electronic warfare systems, drones, and missiles.

— HOLMES LIAO, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026
Beijing allegedly uses the information to further its position in territorial disputes and provide maritime reconnaissance and early-warning indications of foreign military targets.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of reconnaissance

Noun

Data from the South Cook County Mosquito Abatement District’s mosquito surveillance dashboard shows Calumet City, Chicago Ridge, Harvey, Orland Park and Thorton are current hotspots.

— Elena Tittel, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
People were seen in devastating surveillance footage fleeing for their lives as the deluge struck.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of surveillance

Noun

Stern placed the disagreement over the bill within a broader, historical Jewish practice of debate and questioning.

— Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Nonprofit boards offer an excellent starting point, providing opportunities to develop crucial governance skills like strategic thinking, accountability, and constructive questioning.

— Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of questioning

Noun

The guests themselves remained enshrouded in secrecy as black cars were seen driving into a large white tent, with the entrance set off by black curtains, shielding attendees from nearby prying eyes.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
Meanwhile, celebrities opting for real-life mountain living include Tom Cruise with his staggering 298-acre mountain estate, as well as Oprah Winfrey, who both chose Telluride, Colorado to build in, live in and escape prying paparazzi.

— Catherine Dunwoody, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026