Word of the Day: Crook
A crook is a person who steals.
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Crooks entered the building and stole some computers and other equipment from the offices.
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A crook made off with some valuable jewelry from a jewelry store. (make off with = steal)
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A man who worked in the finance department was accused of being a crook.
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Nathan says that he doesn’t like to pay taxes because people who work in government are crooks.
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Everyone thought the CEO of the company was doing a good job, but then he turned out to be a crook.
The word “crooked” is an adjective. This word is often used for people in power who misuse their position and their power to do something illegal.
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A crooked police officer was caught taking bribes.
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A crooked judge helped a friend of his get out of jail.
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A crooked lawyer was able to get himself out of jail.
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The manager of a local bank went to jail because he made some crooked deals.
The word “crooked” also means that something is not straight.
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The painting hanging on the wall is crooked.
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The lines painted on the street were crooked and had to be repainted.
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Molly went to a plastic surgeon who straightened out her crooked nose.
Essential English Dictionary
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