encipher vs write in code

encipher and write in code both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
encipher	No	No	Yes	No
write in code	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, encipher and write in code are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of encipher include cipher, code, cypher, encrypt, inscribe.

encipher (verb)	write in code (verb)
convert ordinary language into code	convert ordinary language into code