Pronunciation: /ˈsoʊʃəl ˌɛn.dʒəˈnɪr/
noun a person who uses deception to manipulate individuals into divulging confidential or personal information that may be used for fraudulent purposes
A1 A social engineer is someone who manipulates people into giving out sensitive information.
A2 The social engineer used psychological tactics to gain access to the company's confidential data.
B1 As a social engineer, he was skilled at exploiting human behavior to achieve his goals.
B2 The social engineer employed sophisticated techniques to deceive employees and breach the organization's security.
C1 The social engineer's ability to exploit social dynamics and manipulate individuals was unparalleled.
C2 The company hired a team of social engineers to conduct penetration testing and assess its vulnerability to social engineering attacks.
formal A social engineer is someone who manipulates people into divulging confidential information.
informal Watch out for those social engineers trying to scam you online.
slang I heard that social engineer got caught trying to hack into a company's database.
figurative In a way, a good salesperson is like a social engineer, persuading customers to buy products.
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