stooped

past tense of stoop
as in disgraced
to descend to a level that is beneath one's dignity the debate would be more enlightening if both sides didn't stoop to name-calling

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Verb
  • Lying at work often shows up as fraud, and some leaders struggle to know where the line is between criminal fraud and stretching the truth a bit, as disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes and former cryptocurrency exchange king Sam Bankman-Fried discovered.
    Lindsay Kohler, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Here, Emmy winner Edebiri’s character accuses Garfield’s assistant professor of assaulting her after a party, and the film tracks his rapid mental dissolution and disgraced academic status with some standout moments.
    Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Because hair loss is already stigmatized and shamed.
    Alison Mann, SELF, 5 Sep. 2025
  • In the case of Governor Pritzker insults his body, body shamed him.
    Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
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  • Ever a student of Yankee lore, Judge was clearly humbled by the distinction.
    Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
  • One hundred days ago, I was humbled to once again take the oath of office as mayor of Waukegan.
    Sam Cunningham, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
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“Stooped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stooped. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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