spion — meaning in English

English meaning

• spook noun A ghost or supernatural apparition.
• spy noun A person who secretly gathers information about others, often for a government or rival organization.

Senses

spion is used for these senses in English:

• secret agent A member of an intelligence agency whose identity or affiliation is kept confidential.
• spook (espionage, slang) An undercover agent, spy, or intelligence analyst.
• spy (espionage) A person who secretly watches and examines the actions of other individuals or organizations and gathers information on them (usually to gain an advantage).

spook — full definition

1. noun A ghost or supernatural apparition.
2. noun An informal term for a spy or intelligence agent.
3. verb To frighten or unsettle someone, often suddenly.

spy — full definition

1. noun A person who secretly gathers information about others, often for a government or rival organization.
2. verb To secretly watch or gather information on someone.
3. verb To catch sight of something, often unexpectedly.

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