ESPIONAGE

espionage

(noun) the systematic use of spies to get military or political secrets

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

espionage (countable and uncountable, plural espionages)

The act or process of learning secret information through clandestine means.

Synonyms

• spying

Coordinate terms

• reconnaissance

• undercover

Anagrams

• sea pigeon

Source: Wiktionary


Es"pi*o*nage, n. Etym: [F. espionnage, fr. espionner to spy, fr. espion spy, OF. espie. See Espy.]

Definition: The practice or employment of spies; the practice of watching the words and conduct of others, to make discoveries, as spies or secret emissaries; secret watching.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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