Definition of Spying

1. Noun. Keeping a secret or furtive watch.

Generic synonyms: Vigil, Watch
Derivative terms: Spy

2. Noun. The act of keeping a secret watch for intelligence purposes.
Exact synonyms: Undercover Work
Specialized synonyms: Espionage
Generic synonyms: Intelligence, Intelligence Activity, Intelligence Operation
Derivative terms: Spy

3. Noun. The act of detecting something; catching sight of something.
Exact synonyms: Catching, Detection, Espial, Spotting
Generic synonyms: Discovery, Find, Uncovering
Derivative terms: Detect, Espy, Spot, Spy

Definition of Spying

1. Verb. (present participle of spy) ¹

2. Noun. espionage ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Spying

1. spy [v] - See also: spy

Lexicographical Neighbors of Spying

spy satellite
spy satellites
spyal
spyals
spyboat
spyboats
spycam
spycams
spycraft
spydom
spyed
spyhole
spyholes
spying (current term)
spyings
spyism
spylike
spymaster
spymasters
spyplane
spyplanes
spyproof
spyre
spyres
spyritual
spyrituall
spyrytual
spyrytuall

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