Difference between Wry and Crooked

What is the difference between Wry and Crooked?

Wry as a verb is to turn (away); to swerve or deviate. while Crooked as a verb is to bend, or form into a hook.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To turn (away); to swerve or deviate. To divert; to cause to turn away. To twist or contort (the body, face etc.).

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Turned away, contorted (of the face or body). Dryly humorous; sardonic or ironic. Twisted, bent, crooked.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Not straight; having one or more bends or angles.Set at an angle; not vertical or square.Dishonest or illegal.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To bend, or form into a hook.

Example sentence: You can't trust water: Even a straight stick turns crooked in it.

We hope you now know whether to use Wry or Crooked in your sentence.