reverser
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Meaning · English
A reverse-engineer.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Antidebugger techniques are particularly effective when combined with code encryption because encrypting the program forces reversers to run it inside a debugger in order to allow the program to decrypt itself.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “reverser” mean?
A reverse-engineer.
Is “reverser” formal or informal?
reverser is generally slang.