noun
- plural of espionage; instances or acts of spying or gathering secret information, especially for a government or organization
Usage: countable plural form; often used in formal or legal contexts
Examples
- The two countries accused each other of conducting espionages across their borders.
- During the Cold War, numerous espionages were uncovered between rival superpowers.
- The novel features multiple espionages and undercover operations.
- Corporate espionages have become increasingly common in the tech industry.
- The government investigated several espionages targeting military installations.