Spying
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈspaɪ.ɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Spying is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of spy.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of spy.
More Meanings
- espionage; the act of secretly gathering information
Example Sentences
There are two ways in which the obsessive character of jealousy tends to exert itself: one is in the need to know, the endless tests and investigations and spyings that are so characteristic of jealousy.
Word Forms
- spyings
Synonyms for spying
Depending on context, synonyms include espial, spotting, catching, detection.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include detection, espial, spotting, catching, espionage, snooping.
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