Synonyms of mole

mole

noun

as in spy

a person who tries secretly to obtain information for one country in the territory of another usually unfriendly country

for years we have had a mole in the enemy's national intelligence agency

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spy
• operative
• agent
• undercover
• emissary
• undercover agent
• informer
• secret agent
• asset
• spook
• intelligencer
• sleeper
• stool pigeon
• courier
• infiltrator
• counterspy
• double agent
• spymaster
• superspy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of mole

As the officers recall the incident, Hondo focuses on finding out who the mole is and how to proceed with this information. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026

To follow Johnson’s formula, blend a few garlic cloves and chili peppers with water, strain the mixture, and then spray it directly into mole tunnels. — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 20 Sep. 2026

There are also plenty of theories flying around online on Reddit about who the mysterious mole might be. — David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026

But policing facial infringement is like playing whack-a-mole, Fan said. — Ling Wei, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026