crypt

/krɪpt/

Definitions

1. noun

A chamber or vault, typically underground, for burial or as a place of secrecy.

“The ancient city’s crypt contained the remains of the long-forgotten king.”

2. verb

To conceal or store something in a crypt or secret place.

“The treasure was crypted away to prevent it from being found.”

3. verb

To encrypt or convert data into a secret code.

“The computer program crypted the user’s password for added security.”

Synonyms

  • repository
  • tomb
  • vault

Antonyms

  • open
  • public