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SPIED Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word spied. (exact relations)
There are 18 hypernyms of the word spied. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for SPIED

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descry
verbv
verb

• catch sight of

espy
verbv
verb

• catch sight of

sight
verbv
noun

• an instance of visual perception

• anything that is seen

• the ability to see; the visual faculty

• a range of mental vision

• the range of vision

• the act of looking or seeing or observing

• (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent

• a place of interest, especially to visitors

verb

• catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes

• take aim by looking through the sights of a gun (or other device)

sleuth
nounn
noun

• a detective who follows a trail

verb

• watch, observe, or inquire secretly

snoop
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a spy who makes uninvited inquiries into the private affairs of others

verb

• watch, observe, or inquire secretly

spot
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a point located with respect to surface features of some region

• a short section or illustration (as between radio or tv programs or in a magazine) that is often used for advertising

• an outstanding characteristic

• a blemish made by dirt

• a small contrasting part of something

• a section of an entertainment that is assigned to a specific performer or performance

• a business establishment for entertainment

• a slight attack of illness

• a small piece or quantity of something

• a mark on a die or on a playing card (shape depending on the suit)

• a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer

• a playing card with a specified number of pips on it to indicate its value

• an act that brings discredit to the person who does it

verb

• catch sight of

• detect with the senses

• mar or impair with a flaw

• make a spot or mark onto

• become spotted

• mark with a spot or spots so as to allow easy recognition

stag
nounn
noun

• a male deer, especially an adult male red deer

• adult male deer

verb

• attend a dance or a party without a female companion

• give away information about somebody

• watch, observe, or inquire secretly

undercover agent
nounn
noun

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

Best Hypernyms For SPIED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for spied, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (15)
comprehend enquire inquire investigate looker monitor operative perceive sight spectator spy supervise viewer watcher witness
Phrases (3)
intelligence agentintelligence officersecret agent

Alternatives for DESCRY

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