espionage

noun
UK: /ˌes.pi.əˈnɑːʒ/
US: /ˌes.pi.əˈnɑːʒ/

  1. The practice of spying or using spies to gather secret information, especially political or military information.

    1. He was arrested for espionage activities.
    2. The movie depicted the dangerous world of international espionage and betrayal.

Synonyms

reconnaissance surveillance secret service
espionage verb

  1. To commit espionage; to spy or gather secret information.

    1. The country was accused of espionage on its neighbor.
    2. Several individuals were caught allegedly engaged in espionage against the government.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "espionage" is /ˌes.pi.əˈnɑːʒ/ in British English and /ˌes.pi.əˈnɑːʒ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "espionage": reconnaissance, surveillance, secret service.

Example usage of "espionage": "He was arrested for espionage activities.". More examples on the page.