What is another word for crooks?

Common synonyms for crooks include shepherdscrook, outlaw, turn, crook, bend.

What is the opposite of crooks?

Antonyms of crooks include heroes, upright, honest, virtuous, law-abiding.

Synonyms for

Crooks

Noun / krʊks / Another word for crooks — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A dishonest or deceitful person, especially a thief or a swindler.

Synonyms & similar words

shepherdscrook outlaw turn crook bend twist criminal curve malefactor felon thief criminal swindler cheat fraud deceiver shyster scoundrel rascal villain rogue trickster schemer charlatan imposter grifter hustler thug bandit

Synonyms by register

Formal

criminals offenders felons wrongdoers

Informal

scoundrels rascals swindlers cheats hustlers

Literary

knaves rogues villains

Antonyms

heroes upright honest virtuous law-abiding decent straight

Common collocations

master crooks
international crooks
armed crooks
crooks and thieves
gang of crooks
known crooks
former crooks

Word family

noun crook

verb crook

Usage note

The word 'crooks' is informal and often used to refer to people involved in criminal activity, especially theft or fraud. It can carry a slightly dismissive or contemptuous tone.

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