encipher

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verb

en·​ci·​pher in-ˈsī-fər 

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enciphered; enciphering; enciphers

transitive verb

: to convert (a message) into cipher

encipherer

in-ˈsī-fər-ər 

en

noun

encipherment

in-ˈsī-fər-mənt 

en

noun

encipherer

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noun

en·​cipherer "+ 

plural -s

: one that enciphers

Examples of encipher in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

To protect sensitive communications traveling along public pathways, the senders enciphered—or encrypted—their words, often using machines that could replace each letter with a new letter. — Liza Mundy, Time, 10 Oct. 2017

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1577, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for encipher

• decipher
• cipher
• cypher
• fifer
• heifer
• pfeiffer

Kids Definition

encipher

verb

en·​ci·​pher in-ˈsī-fər 

en-

: to change (a message) from ordinary language into cipher