wiretap

About 0.11 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. 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.
2. verb To install or to use such a connection.

Similar words

intercept tap bug bugging cassette spy tape eavesdropping look listening

Often followed by

act evidence on statute and order or law was

Word family

wiretapped wiretapping wiretaps