Bug
Bug verb - To disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts.
Spy on
Both terms in one sentence
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Incredibly Obvious Bug: Literally: the bad guy uses a cockroach fitted with an antenna to spy on the president.
Source: Film / The Fifth Element -
Power Perversion Potential: Bug uses his invisibility to spy on Penny and Dianna changing a couple times.
Source: Literature / Gone -
Literal Surveillance Bug: The cats use a robot fly that releases a microphone down a chimney to spy on Grabowski and Poliakoff.
Source: Animation / Cat City
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