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Meaning of snoop
The primary meaning of the word "snoop" is to secretly watch or investigate someone or something, often in a sneaky or stealthy manner.
Etymology of snoop
The word "snoop" originated in the mid-19th century, likely from the Dutch word "snoepen," which means to eat or drink furtively, or to prowl or sneak around
The word initially meant to prowl or sneak around, often with the intention of stealing or spying, but its meaning has since expanded to include the act of secretly watching or investigating someone or something
Synonyms
pry
spy
peep
peer
snoop around
prowl
poke
nose
sniff
ferret
dig
delve
investigate
examine
inspect
survey
scan
search
explore
reconnoiter
infiltrate
eavesdrop
intercept
intrude
trespass
invade
encroach
surveil
monitor
watch
observe
glimpse
glance
leer
gawk
stare
gape
ogle
pry into
poke into
nose into
sniff out
ferret out
dig up
uncover
discover
unearth
expose
reveal
detect
spot
notice
discern
Definitions
- To investigate or look around furtively in order to discover something, especially something private or secret
- * To watch or observe someone or something closely and often secretly, in order to discover something
Usage Examples
- The detective began to snoop around the crime scene, looking for any clues that might have been missed
- * She liked to snoop through her brother's room when he was out, just to see what he was up to
- * The company hired a private investigator to snoop on their competitor and gather information about their business practices
Antonyms
respect
ignore
overlook
disregard
neglect
abandon
forsake
desert
leave
quit
relinquish
surrender
yield
comply
obey
cooperate
assist
help
support
encourage
promote
advocate
disclose
reveal
confess
admit
acknowledge
notice
perceive
recognize
acknowledge
confront
challenge
accuse
blame
criticize
censure
condemn
denounce