Espionage

Pronunciation: /ɛˈspioʊnɪdʒ/

Definitions of espionage

noun the practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities of a foreign government or organization

Example Sentences

A1 Espionage is the act of spying on someone or a country.

A2 The spy was caught engaging in espionage activities.

B1 The government agency specializes in counterespionage to prevent spying.

B2 The espionage operation was carried out with precision and secrecy.

C1 The espionage ring was finally dismantled after years of investigation.

C2 The espionage tactics used by the intelligence agency were highly sophisticated.

Examples of espionage in a Sentence

formal The government launched an investigation into allegations of espionage by foreign agents.

informal I heard that there was some espionage going on between rival companies.

slang Don't mess with him, he's involved in some shady espionage stuff.

figurative In the world of politics, espionage is like a game of chess, with each move carefully calculated.

Grammatical Forms of espionage

• plural: espionages
• comparative: more espionage
• superlative: most espionage
• present tense: espionages
• future tense: will espionage
• perfect tense: has espionaged
• continuous tense: is espionaging
• singular: espionage
• positive degree: espionage
• infinitive: to espionage
• gerund: espionaging
• participle: espionaged

Origin and Evolution of espionage

First Known Use: 1796 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'espionage' originates from the French word 'espionner', meaning to spy or act as a spy.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of military intelligence gathering, the term 'espionage' has evolved to encompass a broader range of covert activities aimed at gathering information or influencing events.