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stoop vs act

act vs stoop

stoop and act both are nouns.

stoop and act both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stoop Yes No Yes No
act Yes No Yes No
As verbs, act is a hypernym of stoop; that is, act is a word with a broader meaning than stoop:
  • stoop: debase oneself morally, act in an undignified, unworthy, or dishonorable way
  • act: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
Other hypernyms of stoop include move.
stoop (noun) act (noun)
an inclination of the top half of the body forward and downward something that people do or cause to happen
small porch or set of steps at the front entrance of a house a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
basin for holy water a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
a short performance that is part of a longer program
a manifestation of insincerity
stoop (verb) act (verb)
carry oneself, often habitually, with head, shoulders, and upper back bent forward behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
bend one's back forward from the waist on down pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
descend swiftly, as if on prey discharge one's duties
sag, bend, bend over or down play a role or part
debase oneself morally, act in an undignified, unworthy, or dishonorable way perform on a stage or theater
behave unnaturally or affectedly
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
be suitable for theatrical performance
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