Spy vs. Voyeurist

Spynoun

A person who secretly watches and examines the actions of other individuals or organizations and gathers information on them (usually to gain an advantage).

Spyverb

(intransitive) To act as a spy.

Spyverb

(transitive) To spot; to catch sight of.

Spyverb

(intransitive) To search narrowly; to scrutinize.

Spyverb

(transitive) To explore; to see; to view; inspect and examine secretly, as a country.

Spyverb

To gain sight of; to discover at a distance, or in a state of concealment; to espy; to see.

Spyverb

To discover by close search or examination.

Spyverb

To explore; to view, inspect, and examine secretly, as a country; - usually with out.

Spyverb

To search narrowly; to scrutinize.

Spynoun

One who keeps a constant watch of the conduct of others.

Spynoun

A person sent secretly into an enemy's camp, territory, or fortifications, to inspect his works, ascertain his strength, movements, or designs, and to communicate such intelligence to the proper officer.

Spynoun

(military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors

Spynoun

a secret watcher; someone who secretly watches other people;

Spyverb

catch sight of

Spyverb

watch, observe, or inquire secretly

Spyverb

secretly collect sensitive or classified information; engage in espionage;

Voyeuristnoun

spy or voyeur

Voyeuristadjective

voyeuristic