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crypto

/ˈkrɪptoʊ/

Meanings
noun
A secret supporter or follower.

Examples :

"Even though he publicly criticized the manager, everyone knew John was a crypto of the team, secretly supporting their decisions behind the scenes. "
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Related Words

Illustration cryptography

cryptography noun

/kɹɪpˈtɒɡ.ɹə.fi/

The discipline concerned with communication security (eg, confidentiality of messages, integrity of messages, sender authentication, non-repudiation of messages, and many other related issues), regardless of the used medium such as pencil and paper or computers.

"The teacher used cryptography to encrypt the test answers so students couldn't cheat. "

Illustration supporting

supporting verb

/səˈpɔːtɪŋ/ /səˈpɔɹtɪŋ/

To keep from falling.

"Don’t move that beam! It supports the whole platform."

Illustration cryptocurrency

cryptocurrency noun

/ˈkrɪptoʊˌkɜːrənsi/ /ˈkrɪptoʊˌkʌrənsi/

A digital currency based on a cryptographic system.

"Bitcoin was the first decentralized cryptocurrency."

Illustration follower

follower noun

/ˈfɒloʊər/ /ˈfɑːloʊər/

One who follows, comes after another.

"My younger brother is a follower; he always does what his older sister tells him. "

Illustration criticized

criticized verb

/ˈkrɪtɪsaɪzd/ /ˈkrɪtɪˌsaɪzd/

To find fault (with something).

"The teacher criticized my essay because it had too many spelling mistakes. "

Illustration publicly

publicly adverb

/ˈpʌblɪkli/

In public, openly, in an open and public manner.

"The student publicly shared his project's successes with the class. "

Illustration communicated

communicated verb

/kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪtɪd/

To impart

"The teacher communicated the homework assignment to the students. "

Illustration decisions

decisions noun

/dɪˈsɪʒənz/ /dɪˈsɪʒnz/

The act of deciding.

""The team's success depends on making good decisions." "

Illustration cryptosporidiosis

cryptosporidiosis noun

/ˌkrɪptoʊspəˌrɪdiˈoʊsɪs/ /ˌkrɪptəspəˌrɪdiˈoʊsɪs/

A disease affecting the intestines of mammals that is caused by cryptosporidium, a protozoan parasite.

"After drinking from the contaminated stream, several children at the summer camp developed cryptosporidiosis, experiencing severe diarrhea and stomach cramps. "

Illustration diagnosed

diagnosed verb

/ˈdaɪəɡnoʊzd/ /ˈdaɪəɡnoʊst/

To determine which disease is causing a sick person's signs and symptoms; to find the diagnosis.

"After many tests, the doctor diagnosed her with the flu. "

Illustration supporter

supporter noun

/səˈpɔː.tə/ /-ɾɚ/

A person who gives support to someone or something.

"My sister is a strong supporter of my dreams to become a doctor. "

Illustration infection

infection noun

/ɪnˈfɛkʃən/

The act or process of infecting.

"The infection spread quickly through the classroom after one student got sick. "