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English noun: wiretap

1. wiretap (act) the act of tapping a telephone or telegraph line to get information


Synonymstap


Broader (hypernym)investigating, investigation


English verb: wiretap

1. wiretap (perception) tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information


SamplesThe FBI was tapping the phone line of the suspected spy.
Is this hotel room bugged?.


Synonymsbug, intercept, tap


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)eavesdrop, listen in









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