What is another word for over-hearing?
Pronunciation: [ˌə͡ʊvəhˈi͡əɹɪŋ] (IPA) 
Over-hearing is a term used to describe the act of listening to someone else's conversation without their knowledge. However, there are various ways to express this action in English. One synonym for over-hearing is eavesdropping, which implies listening secretly and intentionally. Another word is listening in, which connotes the same idea, but it can also apply to situations when someone is intentionally allowed to listen to a conversation. Other synonyms for over-hearing include spying, peeking, prying, and snooping. Regardless of the term used, over-hearing or its synonyms can be considered inappropriate or impolite behavior in many situations.
