spying (Meaning)
spying (n)
keeping a secret or furtive watch
the act of keeping a secret watch for intelligence purposes
the act of detecting something; catching sight of something
Synonyms & Antonyms of spying
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Synonyms:
- wiretapping
- surveillance
- eavesdropping
- observation
- reconnaissance
- counterespionage
- bugging
- cloak-and-dagger
- intelligence
- counterintelligence
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
spying Sentence Examples
- The intelligence agency conducted covert spying on enemy communications to gather sensitive information.
- The jealous neighbor spied on his rival's house, hoping to uncover any secret activities.
- The paparazzi spied on celebrities, capturing photos and videos to sell to tabloids.
- The private investigator employed a spy to discreetly gather information about a suspected affair.
- The government accused foreign agents of spying on nuclear facilities, posing a security threat.
- The spy infiltrating the enemy's camp provided valuable intelligence, exposing their plans.
- The counter-intelligence team spied on suspected double agents to identify potential leaks.
- The spy used sophisticated equipment to eavesdrop on encrypted communications.
- The company hired a cybersecurity expert to spy on competitors' systems, seeking to gain an advantage.
- The spy's deception and anonymity allowed them to gather crucial information without detection.
FAQs About the word spying
keeping a secret or furtive watch, the act of keeping a secret watch for intelligence purposes, the act of detecting something; catching sight of something
espionage,, wiretapping, surveillance, eavesdropping, observation, reconnaissance, counterespionage, bugging, cloak-and-dagger
missing, disregarding,ignoring, passing over, passing over, neglecting, disregarding, neglecting, ignoring, missing
The intelligence agency conducted covert spying on enemy communications to gather sensitive information.
The jealous neighbor spied on his rival's house, hoping to uncover any secret activities.
The paparazzi spied on celebrities, capturing photos and videos to sell to tabloids.
The private investigator employed a spy to discreetly gather information about a suspected affair.
