Sentences

eavesdropping in a sentence

n.

Definition

Eavesdropping is the act of secretly listening to a conversation without the knowledge of the participants.

Sample Sentences

  1. Eavesdropping on their conversation revealed secrets I never intended to learn.
  2. I felt guilty for eavesdropping, but the gossip was too intriguing to ignore.
  3. She caught him eavesdropping outside the door and quickly confronted him.
  4. Eavesdropping can lead to misunderstandings if you don't hear the full context.
  5. The detective relied on eavesdropping to gather crucial evidence for the case.

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