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Definition of counterspy

counterspy

/ˈkaʊn.tərˌspaɪ/
coun · ter · spy
Plural:counterspies
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Past Simple:counterspied
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Past Participle:counterspied
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Present Participle:counterspying
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counterspy Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An intelligence agent whose primary task is to detect, monitor, and thwart the activities of foreign spies.

Example

"The historical archives revealed that the diplomat had worked as a counterspy throughout the Cold War."

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• verb

1

To engage in counterespionage in order to uncover and neutralize opposing intelligence operations.

Example

"She was recruited by the agency to counterspy on suspected informants within the department."

• Nearby Words

counterrally
counterresponse
countersign
counterspy
counterstrike
countersue
countersuit

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Counterspy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/counterspy
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