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 Now, for the second straight summer, 49ers training camp goes on without him on the sideline — strolling, watching, eavesdropping, muttering. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026 Pearsall, a 59-year-old Long Beach resident, is also facing a criminal case with five felony counts of eavesdropping and more than two dozen misdemeanor counts of secretly filming or unlawful dissemination of private recordings. — Sean Emery, Oc Register, 6 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for eavesdropping

Recent Examples of Synonyms for eavesdropping

Noun

Future work could seek to understand other results, like finding out exactly when this type of interference from above becomes counterproductive, or what the long-term effects of managers taking more of a hands-on role with sales might be.

— Daniel E. Chavez, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026
Those of South Asian descent are often seen as having been brought over by the British, while the Chinese are viewed with suspicion due to China’s political interference in Myanmar.

— Andrew Nachemson, The Dial, 22 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

The aircraft can also carry systems for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026
These often work in coordination with flying drones such as Russian Geran drones that provide aerial reconnaissance and can boost communication between drone operators and drone boats, Sutton explained.

— Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of reconnaissance

Noun

Officials in Poland, Germany and Denmark have in recent weeks accused Russia of involvement in drone incursions, sabotage, arson, surveillance of defense facilities and planning to use a drone carrying explosives to attack an airport.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
Tina Wolfson, one of the lawyers representing the plaintiffs, said the case also centers on Meta’s surveillance of people’s lives without their consent and the exploitation of their image and likeness.

— Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of surveillance

Noun

If the convict can help transport the loot from that camp to a safe space far from the government’s prying eyes, the warden will punch his get-outta-jail-free card.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026
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