Spying

//ˈspaɪ.ɪŋ//

Synonyms for "spying" (39 found)

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Closest matches (8)

detection bugging cloak-and-dagger work counterespionage counterintelligence electronic surveillance

Noun(2 words)

catching detection

Strong matches (12)

espial espionage following intelligence intelligence work looking lookout military intelligence nosy note notice

Noun(1 words)

espial

Related words (19)

observance observation regard respect secret police secret service shadowing stakeout surveillance tailing trailing viewing watch watching wiretap wiretapping witnessing

Noun(2 words)

spotting undercover work

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8 entries

discovery find intelligence intelligence activity intelligence operation uncovering vigil watch

Synonyms

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detection

form of

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spy

is a

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intelligence watch

related to

2 entries

espionage spy

Sample sentences

11 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

She is an old hand at spying on tax evaders.

Source: tatoeba (315723)

Spying on gangsters was a dangerous venture.

Source: tatoeba (321224)

He was never officially charged with spying.

Source: tatoeba (803244)

I think my boyfriend is spying on my emails.

Source: tatoeba (1370115)

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