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spy

(sp/aI/ )

(military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors(noun.person)

Synonym:
undercover agent

source: wordnet30
a secret watcher; someone who secretly watches other people(noun.person)

source: wordnet30
One who keeps a constant watch of the conduct of others.(noun)

source: webster1913

catch sight of(verb.perception)

Synonym:
descry, espy, spot

source: wordnet30
watch, observe, or inquire secretly(verb.communication)

Synonym:
sleuth, snoop, stag

source: wordnet30
catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes(verb.perception)

Synonym:
sight

source: wordnet30
secretly collect sensitive or classified information; engage in espionage(verb.communication)

Example:
Spy for the Russians.

source: wordnet30
To gain sight of; to discover at a distance, or in a state of concealment; to espy; to see.(verb)

source: webster1913
To search narrowly; to scrutinize.(verb)

source: webster1913

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