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Từ điển WordNet v3.1 - WordNet Dictionary
stoop
1. an inclination of the top half of the body forward and downward (Freq. 1) • Hypernyms: inclination, inclining 2. basin for holy water • Syn: stoup • Hypernyms: basin 3. small porch or set of steps at the front entrance of a house • Syn: stoep • Hypernyms: porch
1. bend one's back forward from the waist on down (Freq. 7) - he crouched down - She bowed before the Queen - The young man stooped to pick up the girl's purse • Syn: crouch, bend, bow • See Also: stoop to • Derivationally related forms: bow (for: bow), stooper, crouch (for: crouch) • Hypernyms: bend, flex • Hyponyms: squinch, huddle, cower • Entailment: change posture • Verb Frames: - Somebody ----s - Somebody ----s PP 2. debase oneself morally, act in an undignified, unworthy, or dishonorable way - I won't stoop to reading other people's mail • Syn: condescend, lower oneself • Hypernyms: act, move • Verb Frames: - Somebody ----s PP 3. descend swiftly, as if on prey - The eagle stooped on the mice in the field • Hypernyms: pounce, swoop • Verb Frames: - Something ----s - Something is ----ing PP 4. sag, bend, bend over or down - the rocks stooped down over the hiking path • Derivationally related forms: stooper • Hypernyms: slope, incline, pitch • Verb Frames: - Something ----s 5. carry oneself, often habitually, with head, shoulders, and upper back bent forward - The old man was stooping but he could walk around without a cane • Derivationally related forms: stooper • Hypernyms: hold, carry, bear • Verb Frames: - Somebody ----s
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