Spy

usgb/spaɪ/
noun

A person who secretly gathers and reports information on the activities, movements, and plans of an enemy or competitor.

He was a spy for the government during the war.
Visual representation of "spy" - A person who secretly gathers and reports information on the activities, movements, and plans of an enemy or competitor.

Often appears as...

  • spy agency
  • spy mission
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Secret Profession

Used for someone whose job is to collect secret information, often in covert operations.

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She became a spy to help uncover enemy secrets.
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Linked with Danger

'Spy' often implies a level of danger and risk, especially in times of conflict.

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The spy risked his life infiltrating the hostile territory.
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Double Agent

A spy can pretend to work for one side while actually working for the other.

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The double agent passed secrets to the enemy.
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