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SPYING

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Spying.

How to pronounce spying:

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Spying - as a noun

Keeping a secret or furtive watch

The act of keeping a secret watch for intelligence purposes

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
undercover work
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
intelligenceintelligence activityintelligence operation
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of detecting something; catching sight of something

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
catchingdetectionespialspotting

Spying - as a verb

To act as a spy.

Example: "During the cold war, russia and america would each spy on each other for recon."

To spot; to catch sight of.

Example: "I think i can spy that hot guy coming over here."

To search narrowly; to scrutinize.

To explore; to see; to view; inspect and examine secretly, as a country.

Example Sentences

"Government officials were accused of spying on their own citizens."
"The company was involved in industrial spying, trying to gather information about their competitors."
"The spy was caught in the act of spying on the military base."
"He was suspected of spying for a rival intelligence agency."
"The documentary revealed the extensive spying activities of the intelligence agencies."
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Word Game Points

Is SPYING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, spying is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SPYING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is SPYING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, spying is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SPYING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is SPYING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, spying is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SPYING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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