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Droop (Verb)

Meaning 1

Droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness.

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Examples

  • The flowers began to droop in the sweltering heat, their petals wilting and losing their vibrant colors.
  • After being overinflated and then suddenly deflated, the balloon started to droop and sag to the ground.
  • As the sun set and the cool evening breeze arrived, the sails of the yacht started to droop and slacken.
  • Her shoulders began to droop in defeat, weighed down by the crushing news of not getting the job.
  • The heavy fabric of the awning slowly began to droop under the weight of the accumulated snow.

Synonyms

  • Swag
  • Sag
  • Flag

Hypernyms

  • Drop Down
  • Sink

Hyponyms

  • Bag
  • Slump

Related Words

  • Droop (noun)

Meaning 2

Hang loosely or laxly; "His tongue lolled".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Synonyms

  • Loll

Hypernyms

  • Drop
  • Swing

Related Words

  • Droop (noun)

Meaning 3

Become limp; "The flowers wilted".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

  • Wilt

Hypernyms

  • Decay
  • Dilapidate

Related Words

  • Droop (noun)
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