Counterspy
Counterspy noun - A spy who works against enemy espionage.
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Spook and counterspy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Spook" instead a noun "Counterspy".
Spook
Spook noun - A person who tries secretly to obtain information for one country in the territory of another usually unfriendly country.
Usage example: Russia recalled its spooks after the collapse of the Soviet Union
Counterspy and spook are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Counterspy" instead a noun "Spook".
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