counterespionage
1 synonym for counterespionage, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The work of blocking or turning to advantage the spying carried out by another country or an enemy.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use counterespionage
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
counterespionage operation
counterespionage agent
counterespionage unit
counterespionage work
It is a formal term, mostly found in writing about security and intelligence.
Etymology
The word is built from the prefix counter- and the word espionage.
Full origin of counterespionage →Frequently asked questions
What does counterespionage mean?
Counterespionage means the activities used to stop, or make use of, the spying done by another nation or an enemy.
Is counterespionage the same as counterintelligence?
They are treated as synonyms. Both describe efforts to counter an opponent's spying.
Is it counterespionage or counter-espionage?
Both spellings are used. The unhyphenated form is the main one and the hyphenated form is an alternative.
