as in stooping
to descend to a level that is beneath one's dignity
I wouldn't deign to answer that absurd accusation
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deigning
stooping
Verb
-
Mikel Merino used one of those runs to score for Arsenal with a stooping near-post header in March and in the example below, Keane Lewis-Potter of Brentford gets a header away from the penalty spot under no pressure as Chelsea are committed to defending the six-yard box.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025 -
To reduce bending and stooping, the beds should be at least 36 inches tall, said Aguilar in the news release.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Aug. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Deigning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deigning. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share