Synonyms for

Snooping

Verb / ˈsnu:pɪŋ / Another word for snooping — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Snooping means to secretly spy on someone or something.

Synonyms & similar words

sleuth snoop spy stag spying prying sneaking eavesdropping investigating intruding peeping watching listening observing peeking probing scrutinizing searching surveying examining looking gazing staring leering

Example sentences

  1. The dog was snooping through the trash.
  2. She caught her little brother snooping through her diary.
  3. The detective was snooping around the crime scene for clues.
  4. I don't like it when people are snooping on me.
  5. He felt guilty for snooping in his girlfriend's phone.

Quotes

  • A snooping journalist is more dangerous than a drunken gunman in a crowded bazaar. - Margaret Mitchell
  • I'm suspicious of anyone who tries to control what they say in front of me, and that goes for snooping around on my phone too. - Taylor Swift
  • The man who is always snooping around for the tender spot of his fellow man can never have any real friends. - Elizabeth Lawrence

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