Synonyms for

Crooks

Verb / 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

crook twist curve felon bend outlaw shepherdscrook malefactor criminal turn 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.

Example sentences

  1. The crooks stole all the money from the bank.
  2. Dont trust that man, hes a crook!
  3. The police are searching for the crooks who robbed the store.
  4. The movie was about a group of crooks who pulled off a big heist.
  5. I cant believe hes still doing business with that crook.

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