stoop

verb

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\ ˈstüp

stooped; stooping; stoops

Definition of stoop

(Entry 1 of 3)

intransitive verb

1a : to bend the body or a part of the body forward and downward sometimes simultaneously bending the knees

b : to stand or walk with a forward inclination of the head, body, or shoulders

2 : yield, submit

3a : to descend from a superior rank, dignity, or status

b : to lower oneself morally stooped to lying

4a archaic : to move down from a height : alight

b : to fly or dive down swiftly usually to attack prey

transitive verb

1 : debase, degrade

2 : to bend (a part of the body) forward and downward

stoop

noun (1)

Definition of stoop (Entry 2 of 3)

1a : an act of bending the body forward

b : a temporary or habitual forward bend of the back and shoulders

2 : the descent of a bird especially on its prey

3 : a lowering of oneself

stoop

noun (2)

Definition of stoop (Entry 3 of 3)

: a porch, platform, entrance stairway, or small veranda at a house door

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“Stoop.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stooped. Accessed 22 November 2019.

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stoop

verb

English Language Learners Definition of stoop

: to bend down or over

: to walk or stand with your head and shoulders bent forward

: to do something that is not honest, fair, etc.

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stoop

verb

\ ˈstüp

stooped; stooping

Kids Definition of stoop

(Entry 1 of 3)

1 : to bend down or over She stooped down to pick up the child.

2 : to stand or walk with the head and shoulders bent forward

3 : to do something that is petty, deceitful, or morally wrong He would never stoop to lying.

stoop

noun

Kids Definition of stoop (Entry 2 of 3)

: a forward bend of the head and shoulders She walks with a stoop.

stoop

noun

Kids Definition of stoop (Entry 3 of 3)

: a porch, platform, or stairway at the entrance of a house or building

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stoop

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