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eavesdropping

/iːvzˈdrɒptɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does eavesdropping mean?

noun

The act of secretly listening to a private conversation, especially between two people who do not know they are being overheard.

Example

"She was caught eavesdropping on her neighbor's phone call and felt embarrassed."

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