Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Spying.
How to pronounce spying:
US
Spying - as a noun
Keeping a secret or furtive watch
The act of keeping a secret watch for intelligence purposes
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
undercover workHypernyms (Closely Related)
intelligence15intelligence activityintelligence operationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of detecting something; catching sight of something
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
catching16detection12espial8spotting11Spying - as a verb
To act as a spy.
Example: "During the cold war, russia and america would each spy on each other for recon."
To spot; to catch sight of.
Example: "I think i can spy that hot guy coming over here."
To search narrowly; to scrutinize.
To explore; to see; to view; inspect and examine secretly, as a country.
Example Sentences
"Government officials were accused of spying on their own citizens."
"The company was involved in industrial spying, trying to gather information about their competitors."
"The spy was caught in the act of spying on the military base."
"He was suspected of spying for a rival intelligence agency."
"The documentary revealed the extensive spying activities of the intelligence agencies."
Word Game Points
Is SPYING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, spying is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SPYING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is SPYING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, spying is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSPYING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is SPYING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, spying is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSPYING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
