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Hacker

noun

Someone who plays golf poorly.

A programmer who breaks into computer systems in order to steal or change or destroy information as a form of cyber-terrorism. Synonyms: cyber-terrorist, cyberpunk.

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

One who works hard at boring tasks. Synonyms: drudge, hack.

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Words linked to "Hacker" : terrorist act, coder, hack, programmer, software engineer, drudge, terrorist, golfer, unskilled person, terrorism, golf player, plodder, slogger, linksman, computer programmer, act of terrorism, cyberpunk