encrypt — English Dictionary

Verb

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

   Synonyms

   encode

   Antonyms

   decodedecrypt

   Examples

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

2. To transform information using encryption in a way that it is believed only authorized parties can decode.

   Examples

   The data was encrypted in transit using AES-GCM.

Verb

1. convert ordinary language into code

   Synonyms

   codeencipherciphercypherinscribewrite in code

   Broader terms

   encode

   Examples

   We should encode the message for security reasons