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decipher

3 antonyms for decipher — opposites grouped by meaning.

Verb — To work out the meaning of a code, unclear handwriting, or a confusing situation.

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decipher a code decipher handwriting decipher the meaning

Etymology

From "de-" + "cipher," modeled on French déchiffrer — literally "to undo a cipher."

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What does “decipher” mean?
The word “decipher” means to work out the meaning of a code, unclear handwriting, or a confusing situation. In plain terms, to figure out something that is hard to read or understand.
How do you pronounce “decipher”?
“Decipher” is pronounced dih-SEYE-fuh (/dɪˈsaɪfə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “decipher” in a sentence?
Here is “decipher” used in a sentence: “Codebreakers worked for months to decipher the enemy's messages.”
What part of speech is “decipher”?
“Decipher” is a verb.
Where does the word “decipher” come from?
The word “decipher” comes from French. From "de-" + "cipher," modeled on French déchiffrer — literally "to undo a cipher.".
Is “decipher” a common word?
“Decipher” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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