n. Function: verb
1 to descend from one's level (as of rank or dignity) usually to do something FF1C; a king who would not stoop to consider the common people FF1E;
Synonyms: condescend, deign
Related Words: 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 FF1C; a woman who would not stoop to tell a lie FF1E;
Synonyms: descend, sink
Idioms: act beneath oneself, debase ( or demean) oneself, lower oneself
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Synonyms: DUCK 2, dip