spying (n.)

  1. keeping a secret or furtive watch

  2. the act of keeping a secret watch for intelligence purposes

    [ Syn: undercover work ]

  3. the act of detecting something; catching sight of something

    [ Syn: detection , catching , espial , spotting ]

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