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espionage

noun

/ˈɛspiənɑːʒ/

Meaning

The practice of spying or using spies to gather secret information, usually for political or military purposes.

The agent was arrested on charges of espionage against the state.

spying, surveillance, intelligence, infiltration, reconnaissance

openness, honesty, transparency

industrial espionage, accused of espionage, espionage activities, counter espionage

An object awarded as a prize for a victory or achievement.

a distinct part or subdivision of something larger

A performance, especially a play or movie, that takes place in the afternoon.

A large flat area of unforested grassland, especially in southeastern Europe or Siberia.

The quality of being overly proud and having a sense of superiority.

a long, thin green vegetable pod that grows on vines; also known as yard-long bean