Counterspy and Spy

Counterspy

Counterspy noun - A spy who works against enemy espionage.
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Spy and counterspy are semantically related in spy for two nations topic. In some cases you can use "Spy" instead a noun "Counterspy".

Spy

Spy noun - A person who tries secretly to obtain information for one country in the territory of another usually unfriendly country.
Usage example: the government spy risked his life every day in the fight against global terrorism
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Counterspy and spy are semantically related in secret agent topic. You can use "Counterspy" instead a noun "Spy".

Nearby Word: spying
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