Spy
Spy noun - A secret watcher; someone who secretly watches other people.
Usage example: my spies tell me that you had a good time last night
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Spectator and spy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Spectator" instead a noun "Spy".
Nearby Word: spying
Spectator
Spectator noun - Someone who sees or watches something.
Usage example: a building demolition that drew a crowd of spectators even at 3:00 a.m.
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Nearby Word: spectacle
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