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crook Antonyms

Opposite of crook

Because the opposite of crook shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To bend or curve something, especially a finger or arm, into a hook-like shape.

Usage Example

"The shopkeeper crooked his finger to beckon the hesitant customer toward the display counter."

Strongest
straighten
unbend
Strong
extend

• adjective (Context 2)

Physically unwell, injured, or in poor health.

Usage Example

"He stayed home from work today because he was feeling rather well after the weekend trip."

Strongest
well
healthy
Strong
fit

• adjective (Context 3)

Unsatisfactory, broken, or of poor quality.

Usage Example

"The old tractor has a sound engine that refuses to start on cold mornings."

Strong
sound
functional

Similar words to crook

Words similar to crook shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

ill
criminal
sick
bend
unwell
swindler
curve
under the weather
See all synonyms of crook

• Nearby Words

crone
crony
cronyism
crook
crooked
crookedly
crookedness

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Crook. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/crook
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