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Vocabulary Entry
crook
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A person who engages in dishonest or illegal behavior.
Example Sentences
"The crook fled the scene after the robbery."
"Detectives are on the lookout for the notorious crook."
"She was cautious about trusting anyone after dealing with that crook."
V
verb
To bend or curve something.
Example Sentences
"He can crook his finger to signal the dog."
"The artist decided to crook the lines for a unique effect."
"Please don’t crook your arm while lifting weights."
A
adjective
Dishonest or morally unprincipled.
Example Sentences
"He always has a crook plan up his sleeve."
"Her crook dealings caught up with her in the end."
"That crook smile was enough to make everyone suspicious."