espial

• But she does not expect that his letters, either coming or going, shall be subject to any espial, and she generally feels that the option of obeying or disobeying the instructions given to her rests with herself. —  Mr. Scarborough's Family
• The system of espial, too, was carried out with increased severity. —  The Life of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France
• Some regarded it as an act of espial, and much foolish talk arose about the covenanters and persecution and martyrdom. —  Malcolm
• He saw the tall, nervous figure cross the brook with a faltering, uncertain step, pass the remainder of the pavement, the torch in one hand, the holy symbol in the other; then it disappeared under the arch of the gate; and when it had come through, the sharp espial was beforehand with it, and waiting. —  The Prince of India — Volume 01
• Secured from espial, absorbed in each other, they were able, thanks to the surrounding clamor of voices, to discuss their future plans with some degree of confidence Simon told Abbott--"Anyway, no amateur would rub up against those beasts, so I guess it's all right. —  Fran

Roget's II: The New Thesaurus

Allen's Synonyms and Antonyms