spying

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From the verb spy: (⇒ conjugate)
spying is: ⓘClick the infinitive to see all available inflections: v pres p

spying
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Synonyms:

overflight, watching, observing, prying, following , wiretapping, voyeurism, interference, intrusion, espionage, counterintelligence

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spy
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Synonyms:

secret agent, intelligence agent, counterintelligence agent, counterspy, operative, espionage agent, double agent, emissary, scout , detective, observer, watcher, wiretapper, intelligencer, undercover man, secret-service agent, peeping Tom, mole , spook , agent , our man

Sense: To see

Synonyms:

view , behold , descry, see , spot

Sense: To act as a spy

Synonyms:

scout , observe, watch , examine , scrutinize, take note, search , discover , look for, hunt , peer , pry , set a watch on, hound , trail , follow , gumshoe, sleuth, fish out, meddle

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He seems to <be/ have been> spying for both sides. - English Only forum
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