Synonyms for eavesdropper

Grammar : Noun

Spell : eevz-drop

Phonetic Transcription : ˈivzˌdrɒp

Définition of eavesdropper

Origin : mid-15c., from Middle English eavesdrop, from Old English yfesdrype "place around a house where the rainwater drips off the roof," from eave (q.v.) + drip (v.). Technically, "one who stands at walls or windows to overhear what's going on inside."

noun listener

Example sentences :

If you care to be an eavesdropper you must have a knowledge of Gaelic to be one effectively.
Extract from : « Camps, Quarters and Casual Places » by Archibald Forbes

Betide what might, it was not for Garnache to play the eavesdropper.
Extract from : « St. Martin's Summer » by Rafael Sabatini

There's no need of mincing the matter; we need fear no eavesdropper here.
Extract from : « The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. II (of II) » by Charles James Lever

"God forbid I should act as eavesdropper," exclaimed the passenger.
Extract from : « A Romance of the West Indies » by Eugne Sue

This eavesdropper knew their arrangements for the night ride.
Extract from : « Oswald Langdon » by Carson Jay Lee

Uncle Thomas kept his promise to act as eavesdropper during Paul's calls.
Extract from : « Oswald Langdon » by Carson Jay Lee

Then Manuel would drag him out of his hiding-place and kill him for an eavesdropper.
Extract from : « Plotting in Pirate Seas » by Francis Rolt-Wheeler

I was an eavesdropper entirely by accident, but what I heard might help some.
Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Plebe Year at High School » by Jessie Graham Flower

"I must own up to being an eavesdropper," laughed the older man.
Extract from : « The Story of Glass » by Sara Ware Bassett

Not feeling disposed to play the eavesdropper, I entered the room.
Extract from : « A Stable for Nightmares » by J. Sheridan Le Fanu

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