wiretap

Meaning

Noun

A connection installed on a telephone line or other communications system in order to allow a third party to conduct covert surveillance of conversations.

Verb

To install or to use such a connection.

Synonyms

bug

🐛

tap

eavesdrop

intercept

overhear

listening device

interception

monitor

Translations

mouchard

micro

écoute

intercettare

intervenir

Wanze

grampear

robinet

κοριός

verwanzen

🐛

pose

poser

illegales Abhören

mettre sur écoute

intercepter

Etymology

Back-formation from wiretapper; or else wire + tap