eavesdropper in a sentence
n.
Definition
Eavesdropper: a person who secretly listens to the private conversations of others without their knowledge.
Sample Sentences
- The curious child became an eavesdropper, listening to the adults' conversations from behind the curtain.
- As an eavesdropper, she learned secrets that her friends had never intended to share.
- The detective posed as a waiter to catch the eavesdropper who was stalking the celebrity.
- Being an eavesdropper often leads to misunderstandings and unintended consequences.
- He was careful not to be an eavesdropper, respecting the privacy of those around him.
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