Eavesdropper Meaning in English

word

US

ˈivzˌdrɑpɚ

EEVZ-drah-per

UK

ˈiːvzdɹɒpɐ

EEVZ-drop-uh

التعريف

An eavesdropper is a person who secretly listens to other people’s conversations without their knowledge.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

'Eavesdropper' is usually negative and implies intrusion or rudeness. Used mostly in formal or neutral contexts. Common with verbs like 'catch an eavesdropper' or 'blame the eavesdropper'. Not often used for accidental overhearing.

• Spanish: fisgón - chismoso (escuchando conversaciones)
• Portuguese (BR): bisbilhoteiro - escutador (de conversa alheia)
• Portuguese (PT): bisbilhoteiro - escutador (de conversa alheia)
• Chinese (Simplified): 偷听者
• Chinese (Traditional): 偷聽者
• Hindi: चुपचाप सुनने वाला
• Arabic: متنصت
• Bengali: কানপাতলা - গুপ্ত শ্রোতা
• Russian: подслушиватель
• Japanese: 盗み聞きする人
• Vietnamese: người nghe lén
• Korean: 도청자
• Turkish: kulak misafiri - gizlice dinleyen kişi
• Urdu: کان لگانے والا
• Indonesian: penguping

جمل نموذجية

The eavesdropper hid behind the door.

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No one noticed the eavesdropper in the hallway.

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The teacher warned students about being an eavesdropper.

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I felt like an eavesdropper when I accidentally heard their secret plans.

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Don’t be an eavesdropper—if it’s not your business, don’t listen in.

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They caught the eavesdropper hiding behind the curtains during their private discussion.

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