Overhear and Talk

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Overhear verb - To listen to (another in private conversation).

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Talk is an antonym for overhear in hear and pay attention topic.

Nearby Word: overhearing

Talk verb - To give a formal often extended talk on a subject.

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Overhear is an antonym for talk.

Nearby Words: talking, talkative, talker, talkie

Their game is interrupted when they overhear a group of zoners talk about an escaped convict.

Source: Fan Fic / Play The Game
An episode of Futari wa Pretty Cure has Nagisa overhear two girls in her school talk about Pretty Cure, facefaulting whenever they insult Cure Black (unknowingly, to her face).

Source: Shout Out / Anime and Manga

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