Synonyms for

Cipher

Verb / ˈsaɪfɜ: / Another word for cipher — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a secret or disguised way of writing; a code

Synonyms & similar words

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Example sentences

  1. I decoded the cipher to find out the message.
  2. The spy used a cipher to send secret information.
  3. The treasure map had a cipher that we had to solve.
  4. The ancient Egyptians used hieroglyphs as a cipher.
  5. I created a cipher to encrypt my diary entries.

Quotes

  • The cipher of a man's life is in his letters.
  • The greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don't believe in magic will never find it.
  • The ciphered message conceals the name of the traitor; but the sieve of Eratosthenes will discover it.

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