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Synonyms of decode

3 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for decode is decipher. Other synonyms of decode are decrypt. The opposite of decode is encode.

Synonyms and similar words for decode

verbTo convert from an encrypted form to plain text.

  • decipherTo convert a code or cipher to plain text.
  • decryptTo convert (an encrypted or coded message) back into plain text.
  • uncodeTo decode.

Opposite of decode

verbTo convert from an encrypted form to plain text.

  • encodeTo convert (plain text) into code.
  • encryptTo conceal information by means of a code or cipher.

Meaning of decode

  1. verb To convert from an encrypted form to plain text.
  2. verb To figure out something difficult to interpret.
  3. noun A product of decoding.

Full definition of decode

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Questions about synonyms of decode

What is another word for decode?
Decode has 3 synonyms on Word.ws, such as decipher and decrypt.
What is the opposite of decode?
The opposite of decode is encode. Other antonyms of decode are encrypt.
What does decode mean?
Decode means to convert from an encrypted form to plain text.

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