verbπShareTo bend the upper part of the body forward and downward to a half-squatting position; crouch."He stooped to tie his shoe-laces."bodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo lower oneself; to demean or do something below one's status, standards, or morals."He stooped to spreading rumors about his classmate to win the election for class president. "moralcharacterattitudeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOf a bird of prey: to swoop down on its prey."The hawk stooped from the sky, snatching the mouse in the field. "animalbirdactionnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to incline downward; to slant."to stoop a cask of liquor"directionactionpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to submit; to prostrate."The constant criticism eventually stooped her spirit, leaving her feeling defeated. "actionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo yield; to submit; to bend, as by compulsion; to assume a position of humility or subjection."After losing the argument, he stooped to apologizing even though he still disagreed. "attitudebodycharacteractionpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo descend from rank or dignity; to condescend."Even though the manager was busy, he stooped to explain the task to the new employee. "attitudecharactermoralhumansocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo degrade."He stooped to spreading rumors about his classmate to win the election. "moralattitudecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareIn a bent bodily position, hunched"The stooped old man walked slowly with the help of his cane. "appearancebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading