Synonyms for

Spies

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

Definition

Spies are people who secretly collect information about others, usually for a government or organization.

Synonyms & similar words

sleuth stag descry snoop espy spy spot undercoveragent sight agents informants operatives moles infiltrators spooks snoops detectives investigators spies-in-the-sky

Synonyms by register

Formal

intelligence agents operatives undercover agents infiltrators

Informal

snitches informers rats stool pigeons

Literary

eavesdroppers watchers scouts

Antonyms

uninformed ignorant oblivious unaware unwitting innocent

Common collocations

  • secret spies
  • enemy spies
  • spy network
  • spy agency
  • spy plane
  • spy satellite
  • spy gear
  • spy thriller

Word family

noun spy
verb spy
adjective spying

Usage note

The word 'spies' refers to individuals who secretly gather information. It can carry a negative connotation, especially when referring to informants or traitors.

Example sentences

  1. The spies were caught and put in jail.
  2. He suspected that his colleague was a spy.
  3. The spy discovered a secret plot to attack the country.
  4. She was trained as a spy and sent on a dangerous mission.
  5. The spy used a hidden camera to capture the enemy's plans.

Quotes

  • A spy, like a writer, lives outside the mainstream population. He steals his experience through bribes and reconstructs it.
  • The spy game is a serious business, and sometimes during a game, you can lose your life.
  • A spy can never retire. He can only lose his usefulness.

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