cipherer

/ˈsaɪfərər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who creates or uses ciphers, especially for secret communication.

“The spy was a skilled cipherer who could encode messages in minutes.”

2. verb

To convert (text or numbers) into code, especially a cipher.

“The cryptographer began to cipherer the message, adding layers of complexity.”

Synonyms

  • cipher-maker
  • code-maker

Antonyms

  • plain-speaker
  • plaintext writer