SPIES Synonyms
There are 20 hypernyms of the word spies. (close relations)
Definition of SPIES
spying
Best Alternative Words for SPIES
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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 | ||||||||
intelligencer | nounn | |||||||
noun • A bringer of intelligence (news, information); a spy or informant. | ||||||||
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 |