Intercept and Tap

Intercept

Intercept verb - Tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information.

Tap is a synonym for intercept. In some cases you can use "Tap" instead a verb "Intercept".

Tap

Tap verb - Tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information.
Usage example: The FBI was tapping the phone line of the suspected spy

Intercept is a synonym for tap. You can use "Intercept" instead a verb "Tap".

Nearby Words: tapped, tapping, taproom, tapper

Mutual synonyms

Common collocations

force intercept force tap force
attack intercept attack tap attack
target intercept target tap target
red intercept red tap red
Other words: opponent, communications, enemies.
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