STOOP

/stuːp/ Scrabble 7 Words With Friends 8

Definition

noun an inclination of the top half of the body forward and downward.
noun basin for holy water. — synonyms: stoup
noun small porch or set of steps at the front entrance of a house. — synonyms: stoep
verb bend one's back forward from the waist on down. — synonyms: crouch, bend, bow
verb debase oneself morally, act in an undignified, unworthy, or dishonorable way. — synonyms: condescend, lower_oneself
verb descend swiftly, as if on prey.
verb sag, bend, bend over or down.
verb carry oneself, often habitually, with head, shoulders, and upper back bent forward.

“The old man walked with a stoop.”
“He stooped to tie his shoe-laces.”
“Can you believe that a salesman would stoop so low as to hide his customers' car keys until they agreed to the purchase?”