Definition of Eavesdrop

1. Verb. Listen without the speaker's knowledge. "The jealous man was eavesdropping on his wife's conversations"

Exact synonyms: Listen In
Generic synonyms: Listen
Specialized synonyms: Bug, Intercept, Tap, Wiretap
Derivative terms: Eavesdropper

Definition of Eavesdrop

1. v. i. To stand under the eaves, near a window or at the door, of a house, to listen and learn what is said within doors; hence, to listen secretly to what is said in private.

2. n. The water which falls in drops from the eaves of a house.

Definition of Eavesdrop

1. [v -DROPPED, -DROPPING, -DROPS]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Eavesdrop

eat out
eat up
eau
eaus
eaux
Eau Claire
eau de cologne
eau de cologne mint
eau de Javelle
eau de toilette
eau de vie
eave
eaved
eaves
eaves
eavesdrop (current term)
eavesdropped
eavesdropper
eavesdroppers
eavesdropping
eavesdrops
EA rosette
ebauche
ebauches
ebb
ebb
ebbed
ebbet
ebbets
ebbing

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