Pronunciation: /kaʊntərˌɪnˈtelɪdʒəns/
noun a government agency or department responsible for preventing or thwarting enemy espionage and intelligence activities
A1 Counterintelligence is the practice of preventing enemy spies from obtaining secret information.
A2 Counterintelligence agents work to detect and neutralize espionage activities.
B1 Counterintelligence operations involve gathering information to protect national security.
B2 Counterintelligence agencies use various tactics to counter foreign intelligence threats.
C1 Counterintelligence plays a crucial role in safeguarding classified government data.
C2 The success of counterintelligence efforts can have significant implications for international relations.
adjective relating to the activities of counterintelligence
A1 The government has a team of counterintelligence experts.
A2 Counterintelligence operations are necessary to protect national security.
B1 The agency's counterintelligence efforts have been successful in thwarting foreign espionage.
B2 The diplomat was trained in counterintelligence tactics to detect and prevent espionage.
C1 The counterintelligence unit works closely with other intelligence agencies to gather information.
C2 The advanced counterintelligence techniques used by the military are classified and closely guarded.
formal Counterintelligence is a crucial aspect of national security to protect against espionage.
informal The counterintelligence team is always on the lookout for spies and infiltrators.
slang The feds have some serious counterintelligence going on to catch those sneaky spies.
figurative In the game of espionage, counterintelligence is like playing chess to anticipate your opponent's moves.
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