spying (Meaning)

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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

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,, cloak-and-dagger, intelligence, reconnaissance, bugging, eavesdropping, surveillance, wiretapping,counterintelligence

ignoring, neglecting, missing, ignoring, disregarding, missing, passing over, passing over, disregarding, neglecting

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.