Trojan (Noun)
Meaning 1
A program that appears desirable but actually contains something harmful; "the contents of a trojan can be a virus or a worm"; "when he downloaded the free game it turned out to be a trojan horse".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The email attachment was a Trojan that installed malware on the recipient's computer as soon as it was opened.
- After installing the free software, she realized it was a Trojan that was stealing her personal data.
- The antivirus software detected a Trojan in the downloaded file and immediately deleted it.
- By the time he realized the "free antivirus" was a Trojan, his computer was already infected with multiple viruses.
- When she clicked on the link, her computer was infected with a Trojan that gave hackers remote access to her system.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
A native of ancient Troy.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The Trojan prince carefully navigated the war-torn streets of his beloved city.
- Trojan warriors were known for their bravery and cunning in battle.
- As the Greek army laid siege to Troy, the Trojan people remained steadfast and determined.
- According to legend, a beautiful Trojan princess named Cassandra possessed the gift of prophecy.
- The great city of Troy was the homeland of the proud Trojan people for centuries.