Synonyms for

Hack

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

Definition

to cut or chop roughly; a rough cut or chop

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

exploit penetrate breach infiltrate

Informal

crack break into get into crash

Literary

unravel dissect decipher

Antonyms

create build construct invent originate design

Common collocations

  • security hack
  • computer hack
  • life hack
  • hack into
  • hack away
  • hack off
  • hack down

Word family

noun hack
verb hack
adjective hackneyed

Usage note

The term 'hack' can refer to unauthorized access to computer systems, a clever solution to a problem, or a crude cut. Be mindful of the context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. I had to hack away at the ice to get to the fish below.
  2. He used a hatchet to hack at the log.
  3. She hacked off a piece of the meat for the stew.
  4. I'm going to hack through this pile of paperwork today.
  5. The chef used a sharp knife to hack through the tough meat.

Quotes

  • Hacking is like swimming; it's a skill that has to be practiced
  • The best way to predict the future is to hack it.
  • The difference between a programmer and a hacker is that the hacker is willing to break things.

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