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stooping

adjective as in patronizing

Weak match

noun as in patronage

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At the start to walk stooping is rather a joke, but it is a joke that soon wears off.

“Stooping to this level proves the U.S. is facing utter defeat in Afghanistan,” he said.

And it achieves that end without stooping toward protectionism sops to special interests.

Ten paces along Bond Street he encountered a small, stooping figure which became detached from the shadows of a shop door.

Stooping, lest our heads furnish a target, we splashed along in the shallow water till we reached the mouth of the canyon.

He saw the big hands outspread, he saw the slightly stooping shoulders, he saw the face and eyes, the light blue eyes.

Mr. Mason was fond of children, and stooping down he kissed the child, who drew back and hid behind Jake.

"Mr. Mudge requires no hat where he is now," continued the doctor, stooping to poke the fire.

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On this page you'll find 25 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to stooping, such as: arrogant, pretentious, snobbish, and snobby.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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