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Meaning of crook
The primary meaning of the word "crook" is a person who commits crimes, especially theft or fraud.
Etymology of crook
The word "crook" originated in the 14th century from the Old Norse word "krōkr", meaning "bend" or "hook"
Initially, it referred to a curved or bent shape, especially in a branch or a limb
Over time, the word took on a figurative meaning, referring to a person who is dishonest or fraudulent, likely due to the idea of something being "bent" or "twisted" in a moral sense
Synonyms
thief
burglar
robber
bandit
outlaw
felon
criminal
scoundrel
rascal
rogue
swindler
cheat
deceiver
impostor
charlatan
trickster
con artist
scammer
hustler
extortionist
blackmailer
embezzler
forger
counterfeiter
smuggler
bootlegger
poacher
vandal
hoodlum
hooligan
thug
culprit
offender
delinquent
wrongdoer
malefactor
Definitions
- A person who commits crimes, especially theft or fraud
- A bent or curved shape, especially in a branch or a limb
- To bend or curve something, especially a branch or a limb
Usage Examples
- The police arrested a crook who had been stealing from local shops
- The tree branch grew in a crook, providing a perfect spot for a bird's nest
- The company's accountant was a crook who embezzled millions of dollars
Antonyms
law-abider
honest person
respectable citizen
decent human
trustworthy individual
upright person
virtuous person
moral person
ethical person
lawful person
legitimate person
righteous person
innocent person
guiltless person
blameless person
irreproachable person
immaculate person
unimpeachable person
honorable person
principled person