spy
The word “spy” has 1 syllable: spy
It's pronounced as /spaɪ/
What is synonym and antonym for spy?
In the thesaurus, “spy” has 56 synonyms and 7 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for spy along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for spy
- agent
- asset
- behold
- catch
- consider
- counterspy
- courier
- descry
- discern
- distinguish
- double agent
- emissary
- espy
- examine
- eye
- get a load of
- glimpse
- heed
- identify
- infiltrator
- informer
- inspect
- intelligencer
- lay eyes on
- make out
- mark
- mind
- mole
- note
- notice
- observe
- operative
- perceive
- pick out
- pick up
- regard
- remark
- scan
- scrutinize
- secret agent
- see
- set eyes on
- sight
- sleeper
- spook
- spot
- spymaster
- stool pigeon
- study
- superspy
- survey
- undercover
- undercover agent
- view
- watch
- witness
Antonyms for spy
Meanings 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).
- verb
- To act as a spy.
- To spot; to catch sight of.
- To search narrowly; to scrutinize.
- To explore; to see; to view; inspect and examine secretly, as a country.
Example Sentences
- The spy gathered secret information from the enemy.
- She worked as a double spy during the war.
- The movie tells the story of a young spy in training.
- He tried to spy on his neighbors without being noticed.
- Every spy needs to be careful and discreet in their actions.
On this page you'll find 63 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to spy, such as: agent, asset, behold, catch, consider, counterspy, courier.
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