UNDERCOVER AGENT Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the phrase undercover agent. (close relations)
Definition of UNDERCOVER AGENT
Best Alternative Words for UNDERCOVER AGENT
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| spy | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
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 • a secret watcher; someone who secretly watches other people verb • catch sight of • watch, observe, or inquire secretly • catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes • secretly collect sensitive or classified information; engage in espionage | ||||||||
| infiltrator | nounn | |||||||
noun • someone who takes up a position surreptitiously for the purpose of espionage • an intruder (as troops) with hostile intent | ||||||||
| mole | nounn | |||||||
noun • spicy sauce often containing chocolate • the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; the basic unit of amount of substance adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites • a spy who works against enemy espionage • a small congenital pigmented spot on the skin • a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away • small velvety-furred burrowing mammal having small eyes and fossorial forefeet | ||||||||
| operative | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • being in force or having or exerting force • relating to or requiring or amenable to treatment by surgery especially as opposed to medicine noun • a person secretly employed in espionage for a government • someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information and assist in criminal investigations adjective satellite • effective; producing a desired effect • (of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing | ||||||||
