Klaus Fuchs was a German-born physicist and spy who passed on nuclear secrets to the Soviet Union during the Cold War. Some synonyms for Klaus Fuchs include traitor, infiltrator, double agent, defector, and betrayer. His actions were seen as an act of betrayal against the West and the allies during the height of the Cold War and many intelligence agencies sought to apprehend and bring him to justice. Despite his betrayal, Fuchs remains a controversial figure in history, with some citing him as a symbol of scientific and ideological freedom, while others view him as a traitor to his country and a danger to international security.