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Spyes

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descryverb(transitive) To see, especially from afar; to discover (a distant or obscure object) by the eye; to espy; to discern or detect.
espynoun(countable) An act of finding out or observing by spying or looking; an espial or espying.
snoopnounThe act of snooping.
spotnounA round or irregular patch on the surface of a thing having a different color, texture etc. and generally round in shape.
stagnoun(countable) An adult male deer, especially a red deer and especially one in high adulthood versus a young adult.
undercover agenta 1939 American drama film directed by Howard Bretherton and starring Russell Gleason, Shirley Deane, and J. M. Kerrigan.
espionagenounThe act or process of learning secret information through clandestine means.
surveillancenounClose observation of an individual or group; person or persons under suspicion.
agentnounOne who exerts power, or has the power to act.
informernounA person who tells authorities about improper or illegal activity.
maneuveringnoun(US, gerund of maneuver) An act in which something or someone maneuvers
reconnaissancenounThe act of scouting or exploring (especially military or medical) to gain information.
snitchnoun(slang) An informer, one who betrays their group.
detectionnounThe act or process of detecting, uncovering, or finding out, the discovery of something new, hidden, or disguised.
operativenounAn employee or other worker with some particular function or skill.
secretnoun(countable) A piece of knowledge that is hidden and intended to be kept hidden.
eavesdroppingnounListening secretly to the private conversations of others.
intelligencenoun(chiefly uncountable) The capacity of mind, especially to understand principles, truths, facts or meanings, acquire knowledge, and apply it to practice; the ability to comprehend and learn; the ability to process sentient experience to generate true beliefs with a justified degree of confidence.
peeknounA quick glance or look.
wiretappingnounThe installation or monitoring of wiretaps.

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