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eavesdropping

UK
/ˈiːvzdrɒpɪŋ/
US
/ˈivzdrɑpɪŋ/

Translations

eavesdroppingnoun
Eavesdropping on private conversations is considered unethical.
Подслушивание частных разговоров считается неэтичным.
Synonyms
spying
bugging
listening in
snooping
overhearing
eavesdroppinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈiːvzˌdrɒpɪŋ/
US
/ˈivzˌdrɑpɪŋ/
Used attributively before nouns to describe activities, devices, or equipment involved in secretly listening to conversations.
Synonyms
secretive
covert listening
clandestine
stealthy listening
eavesdropper-like
snooping
overhearing
listening in
prying
surreptitious
eavesdropverb

eavesdropping

Gerund

eavesdropped
Past Simple
eavesdropped
Past Participle
eavesdropping
Gerund
UK
/ˈiːvzdrɒp/
US
/ˈivzdrɑp/
She decided to eavesdrop on their conversation.
Она решила подслушать их разговор.
Additional translations
прослушивать
Synonyms
listen in
overhear
pry
snoop
spy

Definitions

eavesdroppingnoun
The act of secretly listening to the private conversation of others without their consent.
She was caught eavesdropping on her neighbors' conversation through the thin walls.
eavesdroppinggerund / present participle
Relating to or used for secretly listening to private conversations or communications.
The police installed eavesdropping devices throughout the building.
eavesdropverb
To secretly listen to the private conversation of others without their knowledge.
She decided to eavesdrop on the conversation to find out what they were planning.
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