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spy Meaning
spy (n)
(military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors
a secret watcher; someone who secretly watches other people
spy (v)
catch sight of
watch, observe, or inquire secretly
catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes
secretly collect sensitive or classified information; engage in espionage
spy Sentence Examples
- The government recruited a skilled spy to infiltrate the enemy's organization.
- The spy meticulously observed the enemy's movements, gathering vital intelligence.
- The double agent played the part of a loyal citizen while secretly spying on his own country.
- The counterintelligence team worked tirelessly to uncover the spy's true identity.
- The spy transmitted coded messages using a sophisticated encryption device.
- The suspect appeared ordinary, but his keen eyes and evasive behavior suggested he might be a spy.
- The spy's cover story was impeccable, making it difficult to detect his true intentions.
- The intelligence community identified a mole within their ranks, a highly placed spy who had been leaking secrets for years.
- The spy's mission was to sabotage the enemy's plans and destabilize their operations.
- The spy's betrayal left a lasting scar on the nation, undermining trust and compromising national security.
FAQs About the word spy
(military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors, a secret watc
operative, undercover, agent, mole, informer,undercover agent, emissary, spook, asset, secret agent
pass over, neglect, disregard, miss, ignore,ignore, neglect, disregard, miss, pass over
The government recruited a skilled spy to infiltrate the enemy's organization.
The spy meticulously observed the enemy's movements, gathering vital intelligence.
The double agent played the part of a loyal citizen while secretly spying on his own country.
The counterintelligence team worked tirelessly to uncover the spy's true identity.
