sleeper agent

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Synonyms: sleeper agents

Antonyms: sleeper agents

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Noun

1. A [[spy]] who is placed in a target country or [[organization]], not to [[undertake]] an immediate mission, but rather to act as a potential [[asset]] if [[activated]].

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