espionage

Definitions

The practice of spying or of using spies, typically by governments to obtain political and military information.

The act or process of gathering secret information about an organization or country.

Examples

The government accused the diplomat of engaging in industrial espionage to steal sensitive technology.

The thriller novel follows a retired agent who is pulled back into the dangerous world of international espionage.

Synonyms

spying intelligence gathering surveillance reconnaissance undercover work covert operations espial

Antonyms

openness transparency candor honesty frankness publicity disclosure