The hacker gained access to sensitive files in the company's database.
Source: tatoeba (638215)
Hacker
/hækə/
Synonyms for "hacker" (21 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (5)
Strong matches (6)
Noun(6 words)
Related words (10)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: attacker, attackers, billhook, coder, cracker.
- Sentence evidence is available for hacker, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, opengloss, wordnet.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "hacker".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "hacker"
Keep "hacker" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "hacker" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "hacker", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "hacker" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
11 entriesagentcodercomputer programmergolf playergolferpersonprofessionalprogrammersoftware engineersubculture memberunskilled person
More specific
12 entriesDIY enthusiastblack hat hackercriminal intruderelectronics tinkererhacker space memberhardware hackeropen hardware enthusiastopen source hackerpenetration testerred team analystscript kiddiesecurity tester
Collocations
6 entriesblack hat hackercomputer hackerhacker culturehacker spacehacking skillswhite hat hacker
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
10 entriesTranslations
19 translations across 10 languages.
Bulgarian
1 entries- ха́кер noun (one who is expert at programming and solving problems with a computer)
Esperanto
1 entries- kodumulo noun (one who is expert at programming and solving problems with a computer)
Finnish
4 entries- hakkeri noun (someone who cheats or gains an unfair advantage in a video game by means of a disallowed modification to the game)
- hakkuri noun (something that hacks; device or tool for hacking)
- koodari noun (one who is expert at programming and solving problems with a computer)
- vesuri noun (something that hacks; device or tool for hacking)
Italian
1 entries- smanettone noun (one who is expert at programming and solving problems with a computer)
Latvian
1 entries- urķis noun (something that hacks; device or tool for hacking)
Macedonian
3 entries- програме́р noun (one who is expert at programming and solving problems with a computer)
- ха́кер noun (someone who cheats or gains an unfair advantage in a video game by means of a disallowed modification to the game)
- ха́кер noun (one who is expert at programming and solving problems with a computer)
Māori
1 entries- mūrere noun (one who is expert at programming and solving problems with a computer)
Polish
1 entries- haker noun (one who is expert at programming and solving problems with a computer)
Russian
4 entries- компью́терщик noun (one who is expert at programming and solving problems with a computer)
- компью́терщица noun (one who is expert at programming and solving problems with a computer)
- программи́ст noun (one who is expert at programming and solving problems with a computer)
- программи́стка noun (one who is expert at programming and solving problems with a computer)
Swedish
1 entries- hackare noun (one who is expert at programming and solving problems with a computer)
Sample sentences
42 total sentences available.
It's unlikely that a hacker could get into our website.
Source: tatoeba (954100)
A hacker gained access to sensitive files in the company's database.
Source: tatoeba (6029294)
Sami is not a hacker.
Source: tatoeba (6782872)
Showing 4 of 42 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "hacker"?
Closest matches include attacker, attackers, billhook, coder, cracker.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "hacker"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.