codebreaker

/ˈkoʊdˌbreɪkər, ˈkoʊdˌbreɪkər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who breaks or decodes secret codes or ciphers, especially in cryptography or espionage.

“The codebreaker was crucial in deciphering the enemy’s encrypted messages during World War II.”

2. verb

To break or decode a secret code or cipher, especially in cryptography or espionage.

“The team worked together to codebreak the complex encryption and uncover the hidden message.”

Synonyms

  • cryptanalyst
  • decryptor

Antonyms

  • codecreator
  • encryptor