Stoop to

verb

To lower oneself to do something beneath one's dignity or standards.

I will never stoop to lying just to win an argument.
Visual representation of "stoop to" - To lower oneself to do something beneath one's dignity or standards

Often appears as...

  • stoop to lying
  • stoop to cheating

Usage tips

Disapproving

verb

To bend down or to physically lower one's body.

He had to stoop to enter the low doorway.
Visual representation of "stoop to" - To bend down or to physically lower one's body

Often appears as...

  • stoop to pick up
  • stoop to grab
verb

To lower oneself to do something beneath one's dignity or standards.

I will never stoop to lying just to win an argument.
Visual representation of "stoop to" - To lower oneself to do something beneath one's dignity or standards

Often appears as...

  • stoop to lying
  • stoop to cheating

Usage tips

Disapproving

verb

To bend down or to physically lower one's body.

He had to stoop to enter the low doorway.
Visual representation of "stoop to" - To bend down or to physically lower one's body

Often appears as...

  • stoop to pick up
  • stoop to grab
Definition 1 of 2
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Negative Implication

Using 'stoop to' suggests the action is immoral or wrong.

Illustration for Negative Implication
She wouldn't stoop to spreading rumors.
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Figurative Use

'Stoop to' is often used metaphorically, not describing physical action.

Illustration for Figurative Use
He refused to stoop to their level of pettiness.
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Expresses Reluctance

Indicates reluctance to do something against one's principles.

Illustration for Expresses Reluctance
Despite the pressure, I won't stoop to cheating.
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Negative Implication

Using 'stoop to' suggests the action is immoral or wrong.

Illustration for Negative Implication
She wouldn't stoop to spreading rumors.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Figurative Use

'Stoop to' is often used metaphorically, not describing physical action.

Illustration for Figurative Use
He refused to stoop to their level of pettiness.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Expresses Reluctance

Indicates reluctance to do something against one's principles.

Illustration for Expresses Reluctance
Despite the pressure, I won't stoop to cheating.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Negative Implication

Using 'stoop to' suggests the action is immoral or wrong.

Illustration for Negative Implication
She wouldn't stoop to spreading rumors.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Figurative Use

'Stoop to' is often used metaphorically, not describing physical action.

Illustration for Figurative Use
He refused to stoop to their level of pettiness.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Expresses Reluctance

Indicates reluctance to do something against one's principles.

Illustration for Expresses Reluctance
Despite the pressure, I won't stoop to cheating.
Visual representation of the word "Stoop to"

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