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defactor.

To modify source code to remove design patterns and structure, for example to make it harder to reverse-engineer.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb
  1. To modify source code to remove design patterns and structure, for example to make it harder to reverse-engineer.

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Where this word comes from

de- + factor, modelled on earlier refactor.

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