counterspy

/ˈkaʊntərspi/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who secretly acts against an enemy, typically by infiltrating the enemy’s organization.

“The government employed a counterspy to gather intelligence on the rival nation’s military plans.”

2. verb

To gather information about an enemy, typically by infiltrating the enemy’s organization.

“The team counterspied the rival nation’s plans to gain a strategic advantage.”

Synonyms

  • double agent
  • infiltrator

Antonyms

  • spy