eavesdrop |
spy |
As verbs the difference between eavesdrop and spy
is that
eavesdrop is (
to hear a conversation one is not intended to hear)To hear a conversation one is not intended to hear; to listen in while
spy is to act as a spy.
As nouns the difference between eavesdrop and spy
is that
eavesdrop is the dripping of rain from the eaves of a house 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).
descry |
spy |
Related terms |
Descry is a related term of spy.
In lang=en terms the difference between descry and spy
is that
descry is to discover (a distant or obscure object) by the eye; to espy; to discern or detect while
spy is to explore; to view; inspect and examine secretly, as a country.
As verbs the difference between descry and spy
is that
descry is to see while
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).
study |
spy |
Related terms |
Study is a related term of spy.
As verbs the difference between study and spy
is that
study is (usually|academic) to revise materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination while
spy is to act as a spy.
As nouns the difference between study and spy
is that
study is (
label) a state of mental perplexity or worried thought 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).
behold |
spy |
Related terms |
Behold is a related term of spy.
In lang=en terms the difference between behold and spy
is that
behold is to see, or to look at while
spy is to explore; to view; inspect and examine secretly, as a country.
As verbs the difference between behold and spy
is that
behold is to see, or to look at while
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).
intelligence |
spy |
As nouns the difference between intelligence and spy
is that
intelligence is capacity of mind, especially to understand principles, truths, facts or meanings, acquire knowledge, and apply it to practice; the ability to learn and comprehend 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.
spy |
sight |
Related terms |
In transitive terms the difference between spy and sight
is that
spy is to explore; to view; inspect and examine secretly, as a country while
sight is to take aim at.
As nouns the difference between spy and sight
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
sight is the ability to see.
As verbs the difference between spy and sight
is that
spy is to act as a spy while
sight is to register visually.
ogle |
spy |
Related terms |
Ogle is a related term of spy.
As verbs the difference between ogle and spy
is that
ogle is (intransitive) to stare at (someone or something), especially impertinently, amorously, or covetously while
spy is to act as a spy.
As nouns the difference between ogle and spy
is that
ogle is an impertinent, flirtatious, amorous or covetous stare 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).
spy |
gawk |
Related terms |
Spy is a related term of gawk.
As nouns the difference between spy and gawk
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
gawk is a cuckoo or
gawk can be a simpleton, stupid or clumsy person.
As verbs the difference between spy and gawk
is that
spy is to act as a spy while
gawk is to stare or gape stupidly.
see |
spy |
Related terms |
As verbs the difference between see and spy
is that
see is to perceive or detect with the eyes, or as if by sight while
spy is to act as a spy.
As nouns the difference between see and spy
is that
see is a diocese, archdiocese; a region of a church, generally headed by a bishop,
especially an archbishop 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).
spy |
assets |
As nouns the difference between spy and assets
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
assets is .
As a verb spy
is to act as a spy.
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