decipherer

/dɛsɪfɪˈrər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person skilled in deciphering codes, ciphers, or other encrypted texts.

“The team of decipherers worked tirelessly to crack the ancient cryptogram.”

2. verb

To decipher or interpret (codes, ciphers, etc.).

“Can you decipher this encrypted message?”

Synonyms

  • codebreaker
  • cryptanalyst

Antonyms

  • encipherer