Synonyms for espionage
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The act or process of learning secret information through clandestine means.
Forms
- Plural
- espionages → spyings, watchings…
Example sentences
- spying Spying between friends is absolutely unacceptable.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| espionage | steady | |
| spying | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- spying2
- 8 letters
- watching2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (spying2 = 2 syllables).