word
Eavesdrop
EE-vzdrahp
/ˈiːˌvzdrɑːp/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
eavesdrop
Dictionary meaning
Listen without the speaker's knowledge.
Examples
- The jealous partner was eavesdropping on their spouse's conversations.
Synonyms: listen in
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