stoop
n 1: an inclination of the top half of the body forward and
downward
2: basin for holy water [syn: {stoup}]
3: small porch or set of steps at the front entrance of a house
[syn: {stoep}]
v 1: bend one's back as in fear or deference; "he crouched down";
"She bowed before the Queen" [syn: {crouch}, {bend}, {bow}]
2: act in an undignified or dishonorable way; "I won't stoop to
this" [syn: {condescend}, {lower oneself}]
3: to sink in status or dignity, or worsen in condition [syn: {descend}]