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Eavesdropping

Description:

Eavesdropping refers to the secretive act of listening in on a conversation or observing someone without their knowledge or consent. It can be done intentionally or accidentally and often involves gathering forbidden or confidential information.

Examples:

As a noun:

1. The government implemented strict laws against eavesdropping to protect citizens' privacy.
2. She accidentally discovered her friends eavesdropping on her private conversation.

As a verb:

1. The detective eavesdropped outside the suspect's house to gather evidence.
2. They were caught eavesdropping and faced severe consequences.

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