What is another word for ganef?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈe͡ɪnəf] (IPA)

Ganef is a Yiddish term used to describe a thief or a scoundrel. However, there are several synonyms for this word in English that can be used interchangeably, depending on the context. Some of these synonyms include crook, thief, swindler, rogue, fraudster, and con artist. All of these words are commonly used to describe someone who engages in dishonest or illegal behavior for personal gain. Whether you're referring to a pickpocket on the street or a corporate embezzler, these words can help you accurately describe someone who is up to no good. Regardless of which synonym you choose, it's important to remember that criminal behavior is never acceptable.

Synonyms for Ganef:

What are the hypernyms for Ganef?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Ganef?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

Usage examples for Ganef

Packed in airtight against the bite of the steely out-of-doors, most of the village of Vodna-except the children and the half-witted Shimsha, the ganef-huddled under its none-too-plentiful coverings that night and prayed and trembled.
"The Vertical City"
Fannie Hurst

Semantically similar words: thief, scammer, bandit, robber, burglar

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