Merriam-Webster's Dictionary and Thesaurus - Merriam-Webster [321]
Antonyms
extol, laud, praise
cri·tique noun : a critical estimate or discussion
crit·ter noun : a lower animal : CREATURE
Synonyms
animal, beast, brute, creature—more at ANIMAL
1croak noun : a hoarse harsh cry (as of a frog)
2croak verb : to mutter in discontent
Synonyms
beef, bellyache, carp, complain, crab, fuss, gripe, grouse, growl, grumble, kick, moan, murmur, mutter, repine, squawk, wail, whine—more at COMPLAIN
Croat noun : CROATIAN
Cro·atian noun : a native or inhabitant of Croatia
— Croatian adjective
cro·chet noun [ORIGIN: F, hook, crochet, fr. MF, dim. of croche hook]
: needlework done with a single thread and hooked needle
— crochet verb
crock noun : a thick earthenware pot or jar
crock·ery noun : EARTHENWARE
croc·o·dile noun [ORIGIN: ME & L; ME cocodrille, fr. OF, fr. ML cocodrillus, alter. of L crocodilus, fr. Gk krokodilos lizard, crocodile, fr. krokē shingle, pebble + drillos worm]
: any of several thick-skinned long-bodied carnivorous reptiles of tropical and subtropical waters
cro·cus noun, plural cro·cus·es also crocus or cro·ci : any of a large genus of low herbs related to the irises and having brightly colored flowers borne singly in early spring
Crohn's disease noun : a chronic inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal tract and esp. the ileum
crois·sant noun, plural croissants : a rich crescent-shaped roll
Cro–Ma·gnon noun : any of a tall erect human race known from skeletal remains found chiefly in southern France and usu. classified as the same species as present-day human beings
— Cro–Magnon adjective
crone noun : a withered old woman : HAG
Synonyms
hag, witch; also grandam (or grandame), harpy, shrew, virago
cro·ny noun, plural cronies : a close friend esp. of long standing
Synonyms
associate, cohort, companion, comrade, fellow, mate—more at ASSOCIATE
buddy, chum, comrade, familiar, friend, intimate, pal—more at FRIEND
1crook verb : to curve or bend sharply
Synonyms
arc, arch, bend, bow, curve, hook, round, sweep, swerve, wheel—more at CURVE
2crook noun 1 : a bent or curved implement
2 : a bent or curved part; also : BEND, CURVE
3 : a person who engages in fraudulent or criminal practices : SWINDLER, THIEF
crook·ed adjective 1 : having a crook
2 : characterized by lack of truth, honesty, or trustworthiness : DISHONEST
— crook·ed·ly adverb
Synonyms
[1] devious, serpentine, sinuous, tortuous, winding; also zigzag, zigzagging; circling, coiled, coiling, corkscrew, spiral, spiraling, swirling; circuitous, indirect, roundabout; meandering, rambling, wandering
Antonyms
straight, straightaway
[2] deceptive, dishonest, fast, fraudulent, shady, sharp, shifty, underhanded—more at DISHONEST
crook·ed·ness noun : the quality or state of being crooked
Synonyms
artifice, craft, craftiness, cunning, deceit, deceitfulness, dishonesty, dissimulation, double-dealing, duplicity, guile, wiliness—more at DECEIT
croon verb : to sing or hum in a gentle murmuring voice
— croon·er noun
1crop noun 1 : the handle of a whip; also : a short riding whip
2 : a pouch in the throat of many birds and insects where food is received
3 : something that can be harvested; also : the yield at harvest
4 : two or more figures forming a complete unit in a composition
2crop verb cropped; crop·ping 1 : to remove the tips of : cut off short; also : TRIM
2 : to feed on by cropping
3 a : to devote (land) to crops
b : to grow as a crop : yield a crop
4 : to appear unexpectedly — often used with up
Synonyms
[1] bob, clip, curtail, cut, cut back, dock, lop, nip, prune,