Rise and Stoop

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Rise verb - To become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number.

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Stoop is an antonym for rise.

Nearby Words: rising, risen

Stoop verb - To descend to a level that is beneath one's dignity.

Usage example: the debate would be more enlightening if both sides didn't stoop to name-calling

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Rise is an antonym for stoop in topics: condescend, bow down.

Nearby Words: stooped, stooping

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