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to spy
verbgeneral usecommon/ɨʃpiuˈnaɾ/es·pi·o·nar
Definition
1To observe or gather information secretly and clandestinely, usually for political, military, or economic purposes.
Usage examples
“The agent was sent to spy on the enemy's communications.”
“She felt like her neighbours were spying on her.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
to spy on the enemyto spy on conversationsto engage in espionage