hacker
The word “hacker” has 2 syllables: hack-er
It's pronounced as /ˈhækər/
What is synonym and antonym for hacker?
In the thesaurus, “hacker” has 37 synonyms and 21 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for hacker along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for hacker
- amateur
- application programmer
- beginner
- computer architect
- computer designer
- computer jock
- computerist
- cracker
- cyberpunk
- freshman
- gearhead
- geek
- greenhorn
- hack
- inexpert
- jackleg
- key puncher
- kid
- learner
- neophyte
- newcomer
- novice
- operator
- phisher
- programmer
- rookie
- systems analyst
- systems engineer
- systems programmer
- systems software specialist
- techie
- technician
- technocrat
- technophile
- tenderfoot
- trifler
- tyro
Antonyms for hacker
- ace
- adept
- computerphobe
- crackajack
- crackerjack
- craftsman
- expert
- hand
- maestro
- master
- old hand
- old-timer
- past master
- shark
- sharp
- technophobe
- vet
- veteran
- virtuoso
- whiz
- wizard
Meanings of hacker
- noun
- One who is expert at programming and solving problems with a computer.
- One who uses a computer to gain unauthorized access to data, or to carry out malicious attacks.
- A computer security professional.
- Something that hacks; a tool or device for hacking.
- A fork-shaped tool used to harvest root vegetables.
- Someone who hacks.
- One who is inexperienced or unskilled at a particular activity, especially a sport such as golf or tennis.
- One who operates a taxicab.
Example Sentences
- The company employed a skilled hacker to test its cybersecurity defenses.
- Law enforcement agencies worked tirelessly to apprehend the notorious hacker.
- The software developer realized the system vulnerability and sought to fix it before a malicious hacker could exploit it.
- An ethical hacker was hired to identify weaknesses in the network and enhance security.
- The online community collaborated to expose the identity of the anonymous hacker responsible for the cyber attack.
On this page you'll find 58 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to hacker, such as: ace, adept, amateur, application programmer, beginner, computer architect, computer designer.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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