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Common collocations with password in American Collocation

password noun countable

US /ˈpæsˌwɜrd/

incorrect/correct

correct
incorrect
invalid
valid

Each incorrect password entered is logged, showing the time, and the password supplied.

secure/not secure

secure
strong
weak

These passwords are usually very secure, but can be very hard to remember.

secret

confidential
secret

You must keep these passwords secret as if anyone else knows them they will be able to rewrite your page.

temporary

temporary

You must change your temporary password when logging in for the first time.

enter a password

enter
re-enter
type

If the correct password is typed, then the screen is unlocked.

change a password

change
reset

How do I reset my password?

protect a password

encrypt
protect

eBay’s security policy states that they always encrypt your password.

tell someone a password

disclose
divulge
reveal

We never ask you to divulge your password via email.

confirm a password

confirm
verify

The next window asks you to verify your password.

give a password

allocate
assign
generate
issue
set
specify
supply

A secure password is automatically generated for you.

get a password

recover
retrieve

To retrieve your password, follow the steps outlined here.

find out someone’s password

crack

They were able to crack user passwords and access personal accounts.