codebreak

/ˈkoʊdˌbreɪk/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who breaks or deciphers codes and ciphers, especially in the context of cryptanalysis.

“The team of codebreakers worked tirelessly to crack the enemy’s secret code.”

2. verb

To break or decipher a code or cipher, especially in the context of cryptanalysis.

“The expert was able to codebreak the encrypted message, revealing the hidden information.”

Synonyms

  • cipherbreaker
  • codebreaker

Antonyms

  • codecreator
  • encryptor