When it comes to covertly listening in on phone conversations, there are several synonyms for the term "phone tapping". Some other commonly used phrases include wiretapping, eavesdropping, intercepting, and bug-sweeping. Wiretapping refers to accessing and monitoring telephone wires to listen in on conversations, while eavesdropping is the act of secretly listening in on a conversation without the speaker's knowledge. Intercepting is another term that refers to the interception of communications, including email and phone calls, while bug-sweeping is the process of detecting and removing hidden audio or video recording devices from a space. Regardless of the term used, phone tapping is often illegal and can have serious consequences for those caught doing it.