espionage
nounADJ.
industrial
The big computer companies are very worried about industrial espionage.| international | American, British, etc.
VERB + ESPIONAGE
be engaged in, be involved in, engage in | be executed for, be expelled for, be imprisoned for
Two members of the embassy staff had been expelled for espionage.ESPIONAGE + NOUN
activities
PREP.
~ against
She was found guilty of espionage against the United States.| ~ on behalf of
espionage on behalf of foreign statesPHRASES
the world of espionage
the shadowy world of espionage