spy

As nouns the difference between taxonomy and spy

is that taxonomy is the science or the technique used to make a classification while spy is a person who secretly watches and examines the actions of other individuals or organizations and gathers information on them (usually to gain an advantage).

As a verb spy is

to act as a spy.

In lang=en terms the difference between shy and spy

is that shy is to throw sideways with a jerk; to fling while spy is to explore; to view; inspect and examine secretly, as a country.

As verbs the difference between shy and spy

is that shy is to avoid due to timidness or caution while spy is to act as a spy.

As nouns the difference between shy and spy

is that shy is an act of throwing while spy is a person who secretly watches and examines the actions of other individuals or organizations and gathers information on them (usually to gain an advantage).

As an adjective shy

is easily frightened; timid.

In transitive terms the difference between spot and spy

is that spot is to see, find; to pick out, notice, locate, distinguish or identify while spy is to explore; to view; inspect and examine secretly, as a country.

As a proper noun Spot

is a popular given name for a dog.

As nouns the difference between spy and wiretap

is that spy is a person who secretly watches and examines the actions of other individuals or organizations and gathers information on them (usually to gain an advantage) while wiretap is a concealed device connected to a telephone or other communications system that allows a third party to listen or record conversations.

As verbs the difference between spy and wiretap

is that spy is to act as a spy while wiretap is to install or to use such a device.

As a noun spy

is a person who secretly watches and examines the actions of other individuals or organizations and gathers information on them (usually to gain an advantage).

As a verb spy

is to act as a spy.

As an adjective straightforward is

proceeding in a straight course or manner; not deviating; honest; frank.

As an adverb straightforward is

in a straightforward manner.

As nouns the difference between spy and bondiana

is that spy is a person who secretly watches and examines the actions of other individuals or organizations and gathers information on them (usually to gain an advantage) while Bondiana is items relating to the fictional spy James Bond.

As a verb spy

is to act as a spy.

As nouns the difference between spy and superspook

is that spy is a person who secretly watches and examines the actions of other individuals or organizations and gathers information on them (usually to gain an advantage) while superspook is a very powerful or successful spy.

As a verb spy

is to act as a spy.

As nouns the difference between spy and spial

is that spy is a person who secretly watches and examines the actions of other individuals or organizations and gathers information on them (usually to gain an advantage) while spial is (obsolete) espionage.

As a verb spy

is to act as a spy.

As a noun spy

is a person who secretly watches and examines the actions of other individuals or organizations and gathers information on them (usually to gain an advantage).

As a verb spy

is to act as a spy.

As an adjective spylike is

resembling or characteristic of a spy.

As nouns the difference between spy and intelligencer

is that spy is a person who secretly watches and examines the actions of other individuals or organizations and gathers information on them (usually to gain an advantage) while intelligencer is a bringer of intelligence (news, information); a spy or informant.

As a verb spy

is to act as a spy.