Synonyms for Hacker
ˈhæk ərhack·er

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:2.0 / 1 vote

1. hackernoun

   someone who plays golf poorly

   Synonyms:
   drudge, cyberpunk, cyber-terrorist, hack

2. hacker, cyber-terrorist, cyberpunknoun

   a programmer who breaks into computer systems in order to steal or change or destroy information as a form of cyber-terrorism

   Synonyms:
   drudge, hacker, cyberpunk, cyber-terrorist, hack

3. hackernoun

   a programmer for whom computing is its own reward; may enjoy the challenge of breaking into other computers but does no harm

   "true hackers subscribe to a code of ethics and look down upon crackers"

   Synonyms:
   drudge, cyberpunk, cyber-terrorist, hack

4. hack, drudge, hackernoun

   one who works hard at boring tasks

   Synonyms:
   nag, navvy, ward-heeler, galley slave, taxi, plug, literary hack, hack, peon, cyberpunk, political hack, machine politician, cyber-terrorist, taxicab, hacker, cab, hack writer, drudge, jade

Matched Categories

1. • Golfer
   • Programmer
   • Unskilled Person

Editors ContributionRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. modder

   a person who manipulates computer software or creates an advantage over other server users.

   he's a hacker.

   Submitted by Artemis on April 12, 2019  

PPDB, the paraphrase databaseRate these paraphrases:0.0 / 0 votes

1. List of paraphrases for "hacker":

   hackers, pirate, infiltrator, intruder, hacking

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How to use Hacker in a sentence?

1. Ken Westin:

   We have a generation now that was born with Internet access, who were using computers before they could walk. Hacking tools and techniques are readily accessible on the Internet and they are becoming increasingly easy to use. When you pair these two elements with the appeal of hacker culture fueled by a bit of teenage rebellion, you have a potentially volatile cocktail.

2. Lauren Saunders:

   You are still outside the provision about giving someone an access device because you didn't give the hacker permission.

3. Jeremy Greene:

   The hacker said, ‘Look, I’m actually helping you. I’m putting your music out into the world,’.

4. Koby Soto:

   I put it up on Hacker News because I thought geeks would think it was interesting, i thought 20 people might like it.

5. Austin Berglas:

   They clearly had to recruit co-conspirators and have that type of hacker-for-hire, this is the first case where it's that clear of a connection.