Crook

Synonyms of crook

• criminal
• thief
• swindler

Antonyms of crook

• honest
• upright
• law-abiding

Collocations of crook

crooked smile

Frequency: 70 %

Despite his crooked smile, he had a charming personality.

crook of the arm

Frequency: 60 %

She rested her head in the crook of his arm as they watched the sunset.

crook and cranny

Frequency: 45 %

She searched every crook and cranny of the house for her missing keys.

crook of the elbow

Frequency: 35 %

He held the book in the crook of his elbow while he reached for his glasses.

Idiomatic Expressions for crook

• Phrase: crook one's finger
  Meaning: to curl or bend one's finger, usually as a signal or gesture
  Usage: She crooked her finger, signaling for him to come closer.