Intelligence
Intelligence noun - The ability to learn and understand or to deal with problems.
Spying and intelligence are semantically related in espionage topic. In some cases you can use "Spying" instead a noun "Intelligence", when it comes to topics like information gathering.
Spying
Spying noun - The secret gathering of information on others.
Usage example: traditionally, anyone caught engaging in spying during wartime was shot or hanged
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Intelligence and spying are semantically related in espionage topic. You can use "Intelligence" instead a noun "Spying".
Nearby Word: spy
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- Varric Tethras is referred as "Dwarven Spymaster" in Dragon Age II, though it can be a borderline Informed Ability since you don't actually see him do any spying or intelligence-gathering.
Source: The Spymaster - Rishi acts as a mole for the Council of Peace, providing intelligence for the Hellbender and going as far as spying on a meeting between FX4, Nyx and Coyote.
Source: Video Game / Fury³ -
Isaev/Stirlitz has been a Nazi Party member since 1933 and has risen to a high rank as an SS intelligence officer, while all the time spying for Moscow.
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