Definition of Eavesdropping

listening in on someone else’s conversation without their permission

Examples of Eavesdropping in a sentence

The children pressed their eavesdropping ears up to their parents' door in an effort to hear what they were talking about.  🔊

Busted for eavesdropping, the nosy maid was embarrassed when her boss caught her listening in on her phone call.  🔊

Wanting to catch the criminals talking about their misdeeds, federal agents have been eavesdropping on the two drug dealers’ phone conversations.  🔊

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