Sentences

eavesdrop in a sentence

v. i.

Definition

Eavesdrop: to secretly listen to a conversation without the speakers' knowledge.

Sample Sentences

  1. She tried to eavesdrop on their conversation, but they were speaking too softly.
  2. It's rude to eavesdrop on someone else's private discussions, even if you're curious.
  3. He caught her eavesdropping and gave her a playful smile, knowing she couldn't resist.
  4. The detective decided to eavesdrop from a distance to gather more information about the suspect.
  5. Eavesdropping can lead to misunderstandings if you misinterpret what you overhear.
  6. She decided to eavesdrop on the conversation between her colleagues to gather some intel for the project.
  7. It’s rude to eavesdrop on people, especially when they think they’re in a private discussion.
  8. He accidentally eavesdropped on his parents talking about a surprise party they were planning for him.
  9. The detective had to eavesdrop on the suspect’s phone calls to gather crucial evidence for the case.
  10. In the quiet library, it was nearly impossible not to eavesdrop on the heated debate happening at the next table.

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