Definitions
- Describing something that is bent or not straight. - Referring to a dishonest or corrupt person or behavior. - Talking about a winding or meandering path or road.
- Describing something that is contorted or distorted. - Referring to a devious or perverse person or behavior. - Talking about a winding or spiraling shape or pattern.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is not straight or linear.
- 2Both words can be used to describe physical objects or abstract concepts.
- 3Both words can have negative connotations when describing people or behavior.
What is the difference?
- 1Shape: Crooked implies a bent or curved shape, while twisted implies a contorted or spiraling shape.
- 2Degree: Twisted suggests a more extreme or severe distortion than crooked.
- 3Connotation: Crooked can have positive connotations when used to describe a winding or meandering path, while twisted is almost always negative.
- 4Usage: Crooked is more commonly used to describe physical objects, while twisted is more often used to describe abstract concepts or behavior.
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Remember this!
Crooked and twisted are synonyms that both describe something that is not straight or linear. However, crooked implies a bent or curved shape, while twisted suggests a contorted or spiraling shape. Additionally, twisted often carries a more negative connotation than crooked, and is more commonly used to describe abstract concepts or behavior.
