eavesdropper
Translation
eavesdropper
Examples
The spy was a professional eavesdropper.
The spy was a professional eavesdropper.
Grammar Patterns
an eavesdropper a person who eavesdrops The spy was a professional eavesdropper.
Similar Words
Synonyms: spy, snoop, listener
Etymology
From the verb 'eavesdrop' plus the agent noun suffix '-er', indicating a person who performs the action.
Memory Tips
An 'eavesdropper' is simply a person ('-er') who 'eavesdrops'.