counterintelligence
What is another word for counterintelligence? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — Activities aimed at detecting and stopping enemy spying or intelligence operations.
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Etymology
From counter- + intelligence.
Full origin of counterintelligence →Frequently asked questions
What does “counterintelligence” mean?
The word “counterintelligence” means activities aimed at detecting and stopping enemy spying or intelligence operations. In plain terms, efforts to catch and stop enemy spies rather than gather intelligence on them.
How do you use “counterintelligence” in a sentence?
Here is “counterintelligence” used in a sentence: “The agency's counterintelligence division tracked the foreign spy for months.”
What part of speech is “counterintelligence”?
“Counterintelligence” is a noun.
