agents

a-gents · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of agent; persons who act on behalf of another person, group, or organization.

  2. 2.

    Persons who work for a secret service or intelligence organization.

  3. 3.

    Substances that produce a specific effect or result.

Phrases & expressions

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    secret agents — Spies working for intelligence services.
  • •
    free agents — People or players not bound by contract.
  • •
    double agents — Spies who work for two opposing sides.

Related words

See also: agency, agent, spy
Synonyms: intermediaries, operatives, representatives

Etymology

Plural of agent, from Latin agens, agentis, present participle of agere ("to do, drive, act").