encrypt

From en- +‎ -crypt, from Ancient Greek κρυπτός (kruptós, literally “hidden, concealed, private, secret”).

• IPA^(key): /ɪnˈkɹɪpt/

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• Rhymes: -ɪpt

encrypt (third-person singular simple present encrypts, present participle encrypting, simple past and past participle encrypted)

1. To conceal information by means of a code or cipher.

   Synonym: encode

   Antonyms: decode, decrypt

   All messages on this platform are doubly encrypted to increase security.

• encryption

• Spanish: encriptar

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