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