counterespionage

[ koun-ter-es-pee-uh-nahzh, -nij ]

noun

1. the detection and frustration of enemy espionage.

counterespionage

/ ˌkaʊntərˈɛspɪəˌnɑːʒ /

noun

1. activities designed to detect and counteract enemy espionage

Word History and Origins

Origin of counterespionage¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; counter- + espionage

Example Sentences

They don't bother much with counterespionage, here, but they don't fool when it comes to countersabotage.

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All thought of functioning in counterespionage against the Russians had moved into the back of his mind.

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Allow me to introduce one of America's most effective counterespionage agents, Mr. Samson Narko!

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One of the counterespionage sections was specialized and had only a responsibility for eliminating underground organizations.

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Your Society is the most efficient espionage and counterespionage group in history, as far as I know.

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