Synonyms of wiretap

Noun

1. wiretap, tap, investigation, investigating

usage: the act of tapping a telephone or telegraph line to get information

Verb

1. wiretap, tap, intercept, bug, listen in, eavesdrop

usage: tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information; "The FBI was tapping the phone line of the suspected spy"; "Is this hotel room bugged?"

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