Synonyms for

Droop

Verb / dru:p / Another word for droop — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to bend or hang downward, as from lack of strength or support

Synonyms & similar words

sag flag wilt loll swag sag slouch wilt flag languish swag hang slump weaken flop slip bow stoop tire bend loll loung

Example sentences

  1. The dog's tail began to droop when his owner left the house.
  2. The leaves on the plant started to droop because they needed more sunlight.
  3. The balloons drooped as the air slowly leaked out of them.
  4. He was so tired that his head began to droop.
  5. The soldier's shoulders began to droop after carrying heavy equipment all day.

Quotes

  • I cannot bear it! said the pewter soldier. I have shed pewter tears! It is too melancholy! Rather let me go to the wars and lose arms and legs! It would at least be a change. I cannot bear it longer! Now, do you know what? said he, looking at the door. I think I heard a rat yonder!
  • The flowers will die if they don't get enough water,' said the little girl, watching the petals droop.
  • The sun had set and the moon was rising over the hill. The flowers in the garden began to droop as the darkness settled in.

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