Definition of "eavesdropper" [eaves•drop•per]

• One who eavesdrops (noun)

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• "If protection from an eavesdropper is not considered important, an access control can be as simple as a password."
• "These words did indeed whet his curiosity to the utmost, but the shame of acting the part of an "eavesdropper" was so great that, by a strong effort of will, he drew back and pondered for a moment what he ought to do."
• "These words did indeed whet his curiosity to the utmost; but the shame of acting the part of an "eavesdropper" was so great that, by a strong effort of will, he drew back, and pondered for a moment what he ought to do."