spy

/spˈaɪ/

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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
Noun
a secret watcher; someone who secretly watches other people; "my spies tell me that you had a good time last night"
Verb
catch sight of
Verb
watch, observe, or inquire secretly
Verb
catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes; "he caught sight of the king''s men coming over the ridge"
Verb
secretly collect sensitive or classified information; engage in espionage; "spy for the Russians"
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