Avoid
Avoid verb - To get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery.
Spy
Spy verb - To make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes.
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Synonyms for Spy
Nearby Word: spying
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- When the chip starts malfunctioning, both personalities have to communicate via short video messages to avoid compromising the spy's cover.
Source: Alternate Identity Amnesia -
The College tolerates him, if only to avoid some massive diplomatic issues, but they suspect that he's only using the post to spy on them.
Source: Evil Chancellor -
Fortunately, the spy's cloak allows him to avoid fair fights as much as possible.
Source: Crippling Overspecialization
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