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What is another word for Spy? – 106 Spy Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    mole agent scout informer infiltrator operative intelligencer observer watcher spotter detective investigator sleuth snoop snooper eavesdropper listener observer informer double agent secret agent undercover agent spy espionage agent intelligence agent security agent

    Meaning of Spy

    A person who secretly watches or listens to others, often to gather information

    Definitions

    • A person who is employed by a government or organization to gather secret information about another country or organization
    • To watch or listen to someone secretly, often to gather information

    Example Uses

    • The company hired a spy to gather information about their competitor's new product
    • The government accused the diplomat of being a spy and expelled them from the country
    • She felt like a spy, sneaking around to gather information without being seen

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    double agent counter spy security guard bodyguard protector defender guardian watchman sentinel informant whistleblower confidant ally friend partner colleague associate co-worker teammate

    Related Nouns

    intelligence agency organization government country state nation espionage surveillance reconnaissance mission operation assignment task job duty responsibility secret information data evidence

    Related Verbs

    gather collect watch observe listen monitor track follow tail pursue investigate detect uncover reveal disclose expose report inform betray deceive

    Related Adjectives

    secret covert clandestine undercover hidden concealed stealthy sneaky furtive surreptitious mysterious suspicious shady dubious questionable intelligence security governmental official authorized