Synonyms for

Counterintelligence

Verb / ˌkaʊntɜ:ɪˈntelɪdʒʌns / Another word for counterintelligence — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Counterintelligence refers to activities designed to prevent or thwart spying, intelligence gathering, or sabotage by an enemy or other foreign entity.

Synonyms & similar words

counter-espionage counter-surveillance

Example sentences

  1. The government agency was focused on counterintelligence efforts to protect the country's secrets.
  2. The spy was caught because of the counterintelligence measures put in place by the intelligence agency.
  3. The military uses counterintelligence to prevent enemy nations from accessing sensitive information.
  4. Counterintelligence is an important tool in the fight against foreign espionage.
  5. The counterintelligence team worked hard to identify and stop any potential threats to national security.

Quotes

  • Counterintelligence is a chess game, played in the shadows with limited information.
  • The most successful counterintelligence lies in the fact that those who are unaware that they are being spied on will always reveal more than they ever intended.
  • Counterintelligence is a never-ending battle of wits and resources between nations.

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words