Synonyms of spy
7 similar words
Another word for spy is ghost. Other synonyms of spy are intelligencer, espy, secret agent, spook and undie.
Synonyms and similar words for spy
nounA person who secretly watches and examines the actions of other individuals or organizations and...
- intelligencerA bringer of intelligence (news, information); a spy or informant.
- espy obsoleteA scout or spy.
nounMore synonyms
- ghostA covert (and deniable) agent.
- secret agentA member of an intelligence agency whose identity or affiliation is kept confidential.
- spookAn undercover agent, spy, or intelligence analyst.
- undieA spy, undercover agent.
- espial obsoleteA scout; a spy.
Meaning of spy
- noun A person who secretly watches and examines the actions of other individuals or organizations and gathers information on them (usually to gain an advantage).
- noun A defensive player assigned to cover an offensive backfield player man-to-man when they are expected to engage in a running play, but the offensive player does not run with the ball immediately.
- verb To act as a spy.
spy in other languages
Questions about synonyms of spy
- What is another word for spy?
- Spy has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as ghost, intelligencer, espy, secret agent, spook, undie and espial.
- What does spy mean?
- Spy means a person who secretly watches and examines the actions of other individuals or organizations and gathers information on them (usually to gain an advantage).
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