Bent and Rough

Bent

Bent adjective - Given to or marked by cheating and deception.

Rough and bent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rough" instead an adjective "Bent".

Nearby Word: bend

Rough

Rough adjective - Covered with or as if with hair.

Bent and rough are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bent" instead an adjective "Rough".

Mutual synonyms

How words are described

little little bent little rough

Both words in one sentence

  • In the film Rough Cut, Burt Reynolds (The Gentleman Thief) tries to steal a case of rough cut diamonds, being protected by a Police Chief bent on capturing him.
  • In a slightly more traditional bent, Ujiyasu Hojo from 3 treats even the Mookiest of his soldiers like his own kin, taking the time to speak to them personally and address their worries, a bit like a rough old uncle or grandfather.
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