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(es-pi-o-nage) 4 syllables

Definition

noun. the act of spying to gather secret information.

Example Sentence

The company used espionage to find out the secret formula.

More Example Sentences

Espionage can be very dangerous work.

Synonyms

spying; intelligence; surveillance

Antonyms

making oneself known

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Rhymes

  • espionage

  • counterespionage
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