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Eavesdrop

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To secretly listen to the conversation of others without their knowledge or consent.

Sense 1: Listen secretly to the conversation of others.

Example sentence: He tried to eavesdrop on his coworkers' discussion to gather some insider information.

Sense 2: Overhear a conversation unintentionally.

Example sentence: While waiting for the bus, she inadvertently eavesdropped on a couple's heated argument.

Sense 3: Monitor or tap into communications without permission.

Example sentence: The government was accused of eavesdropping on private citizens' phone calls without a warrant.

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