Synonyms for Wiretap & Similar Words
Definition of wiretap
- noun
- the act of tapping a telephone or telegraph line to get information
- verb
- 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?"
3 synonyms found
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