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Synonyms of stoop

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Another word for stoop is crouch. Other synonyms of stoop are hunch, porch, verandah, step and doorstep.

Synonyms and similar words for stoop

nounA stooping, bent position of the body.

nounThe staircase and landing or porch leading to the entrance of a residence.

nounThe threshold of a doorway; a doorstep.

verbBend oneself forwards and downwards.

  • bend downTo bend one's legs while upright to get to a lower position.
  • crouchTo bend down; to stoop low; to stand close to the ground with legs bent, like an animal when waiting for prey, or...
  • squatTo sit close to the ground; to stoop, or lie close to the ground, for example to escape observation.

Meaning of stoop

  1. noun A stooping, bent position of the body.
  2. noun An accelerated descent in flight, as that for an attack.
  3. verb To bend the upper part of the body forward and downward to a half-squatting position; crouch.

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Questions about synonyms of stoop

What is another word for stoop?
Stoop has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as crouch, hunch, porch, verandah, step, doorstep, bend down and squat.
What does stoop mean?
Stoop means a stooping, bent position of the body.

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