Espionage Techniques

verb to hide or keep something secret

adjective kept hidden or out of sight

• The spy had a concealed weapon hidden in his jacket.
• She always keeps her feelings concealed from others.
• The thief had a concealed stash of stolen goods in his hideout.
• His true intentions were concealed behind a mask of friendliness.

noun an underground gallery or tunnel dug to intercept and destroy an enemy mine

verb to undermine secretly or underhandedly

• The military used countermine tactics to neutralize enemy explosives.
• The soldiers had to countermine the area before advancing.
• We need to countermine their plan before they catch on.
• She was always able to countermine his arguments with her quick wit.

noun a very small dot or speck, especially one that is barely visible to the naked eye

adjective relating to or characteristic of a microdot

• The forensic team discovered a microdot on the document that contained crucial evidence.
• I found a tiny microdot on the map that marks the location of the hidden treasure.
• Be careful, there could be microdots hidden in the fine print of that contract.
• His attention to detail was so sharp that he could spot a microdot of imperfection in a flawless plan.

noun A person who secretly collects and reports information about the activities, movements, and plans of an enemy or competitor.

verb To observe or gather information secretly.

• The government employed a spy to gather intelligence on the enemy.
• I think my neighbor might be a spy, always watching everyone from behind the curtains.
• I heard he's a spy for the other team, feeding them information.
• Her ability to read people's emotions is like being a spy into their thoughts.

noun the quality or characteristic of being secretive or surreptitious

• The military developed a new stealth technology to make aircraft less visible to radar.
• The spy used stealth to sneak past the guards undetected.
• I'm gonna use some stealth to grab the last piece of pizza without anyone noticing.
• Her words were like stealth, quietly influencing the decision without anyone realizing.

adjective describing someone or something that is cautious and secretive in action

• The stealthy spy managed to infiltrate the enemy's headquarters undetected.
• I saw a stealthy cat sneaking up on a bird in the garden.
• The thief made a stealthy getaway before anyone noticed.
• Her words were like stealthy daggers, cutting through his defenses.