Spy on

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verb

To watch somebody or something secretly, usually to discover information about them or their activities.

The government was suspected of spying on its own citizens.
Visual representation of "spy on" - To watch somebody or something secretly, usually to discover information about them or their activities.

Often appears as...

  • spy on someone
  • spy on activities
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Privacy Invasion

The phrase implies an intrusion into someone's private life without consent, often negatively received.

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He felt uneasy knowing his boss might spy on his social media profiles.
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Secretive Intent

Use when the observer doesn't want to be noticed, intending to keep their observation hidden.

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She pretended to read the newspaper to spy on the conversation next to her.
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Information Gathering

Often used when the purpose is to collect information for personal use or advantage.

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Companies shouldn't spy on customers to get confidential data.
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