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 Expect mistaken identities, eavesdropping and a bit of chaos. — Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Aug. 2026 More than a year after the tapes were shared, District Attorney Nathan Hochman charged Flores for violating a decades-old California eavesdropping statute that prohibits secret recordings without informed consent of all parties present. — ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026 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 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 See All Example Sentences for eavesdropping

Recent Examples of Synonyms for eavesdropping

Noun

Powerus has not released navigation accuracy figures or explained how the system handles GPS interference.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026
There's another tempting reason to watch the Taurids in 2026 — moonlight will cause little interference around the main peaks.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of interference

Noun

Lawrence, Massachusetts, Mayor Brian DePeña, who is already facing unrelated federal criminal charges, was arraigned Tuesday on more than a dozen state wiretapping charges.

— Matt Schooley, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of wiretapping

Noun

The team sees potential applications in urban delivery and long-distance reconnaissance across rough terrain, where speed, maneuverability, and obstacle clearance are important.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026
China has since created spacecraft for communications; navigation; and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance that would have been unimaginable to PLA officials who observed Desert Storm.

— Kathleen Curlee, Foreign Affairs, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of reconnaissance

Noun

There, Alexei faces interrogation by his brilliant and brutal former student, Vladimir (Franco).

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026
When Andrew Dismukes’ character repeatedly pressures his dad to try the titular dish, Gillis steps in to put an end to the interrogation.

— Anna Tingley, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of interrogation

Noun

Criminal charges against the ICE officer who drove the vehicle are being considered by the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, after surveillance footage contradicted ICE’s claim that Parra Hernandez stepped in front of the vehicle.

— Lekan Oyekanmi, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Witness statements and video surveillance showed Lindo drawing a black handgun during an argument involving several individuals, including a professional UFC fighter.

— Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of surveillance

Noun

At stake is not just some meetings, but a questioning of the kingdom’s pitch as a safe home for trillions in financial assets, data centers, and new industries.

— Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 10 Oct. 2026
Prosecutor Jason Wu, during questioning of FBI analyst Elizabeth Riddell, asked about Sanon’s exchanges with Pretel, the FBI informant.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of questioning

Noun

The door’s handle had been broken off but the door did not have damage consistent with a break-in, such as prying or force marks, said Det.

— Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
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