Synonyms for

Spied

Verb / spaɪd / Another word for spied — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to secretly watch someone or something

Synonyms & similar words

spy snoop spot descry sleuth stag sight espy watched observed peeked peeped surveyed eyeballed viewed scrutinized examined inspected scanned glimpsed noticed detected tracked followed shadowed

Example sentences

  1. I spied on my neighbor's cat through the window.
  2. The detective spied on the suspect to gather evidence.
  3. I spied a beautiful bird in the tree.
  4. The spy spied on the enemy's secret meeting.
  5. I spied my favorite toy in the back of the closet.

Quotes

  • I have spied for you and lied for you, put myself in mortal danger for you. Everything was supposed to be to keep Lily Potter's son safe. Now you tell me you have been raising him like a pig for slaughter.
  • I spied on you because I like you.
  • I spied on you because I thought you were cute.

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