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drooped

VERB

hang down; languish

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dangle sag slouch wilt wither

STRONG

bend decline depress diminish drop fade fail faint flag lean loll lop settle sink sling slump subside suspend weaken

WEAK

fall down let down

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bloom

STRONG

ascend complete continue finish grow improve increase rise straighten strengthen

WEAK

inflate

Example Sentences

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She explained she was given steroid injections and left with swelling before her face dropped and remained drooped for seven months, during which time she said she hid in her house.

From BBC • Nov. 24, 2024

She drew laughter when she stepped in to lift the microphone near a student’s face after it repeatedly drooped too low.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 27, 2023

Knowing what signs to look for — drooped wings, strange droppings, issues with laying — and what might be causing it can save you heartache down the line.

From Salon • Nov. 26, 2022

Discussing this period, Bell’s smile drooped, and he turned contemplative.

From New York Times • Jul. 4, 2022

The roar of lorry engines would be suddenly cut, then his neck muscles relaxed, his head drooped, and he would wake with a start and a swerve to his step.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan