STOOP


Meaning of STOOP in English

verb

1.

to descend from one's level (as of rank or dignity) usually to do something

a king who would not stoop to consider the common people

Synonyms: condescend, deign

Related Word: relax, thaw, unbend; accord, concede; accommodate, favor, oblige

Idioms: be so good as to, come ( or get) down from one's high horse, lower oneself

2.

to drop in status or dignity by indulgence in pettiness or unworthy behavior

a woman who would not stoop to tell a lie

Synonyms: descend, sink

Idioms: act beneath oneself, debase ( or demean) oneself, lower oneself

3.

Synonyms: duck 2, dip

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