Intelligence
Intelligence noun - The ability to learn and understand or to deal with problems.
Spy and intelligence are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Spy" instead an adjective "Intelligence".
Spy
Spy noun - A person who tries secretly to obtain information for one country in the territory of another usually unfriendly country.
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Synonyms for Spy
Intelligence and spy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Intelligence" instead an adjective "Spy".
Nearby Word: spying
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The Smart Guy: Navabi fills this role using spy/intelligence skills rather than quantifiable knowledge.
Source: Series / The Blacklist -
The SWORD intelligence agency in Anime/Vexille has tried to spy on Japan but has repeatedly failed because of the electromagnetic shield that surrounds the archipelago.
Source: Spy Satellites -
Silk is regarded as a top notch spy in Drasnia, which has as its main export intelligence (in the military sense).
Source: Dream Team
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