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 Past tense for to bend or hang downwards limply 
      “Mopheads bloom in solid masses, their clusters often so heavy that they cause their stems to droop and bend.” 
  
Past tense for to lose strength or become weaker 
      “A few days later, the color fades, and when the flowers begin to droop, it is hard to remember how glorious they once were.” 
  
(rare) Past tense for to lose all energy, enthusiasm or happiness 
      “But wherefore do you droop? Why look you sad?” 
  
Past tense for to close or shut in a downward motion, especially of one's eyelids 
      “My eyelids would droop and I would drift off.” 
  
Past tense for to slump or fall heavily into something 
      “He shifted, carefully letting her droop into the couch cushion with a small noise of protest.” 
  
Past tense for to diminish to nothing 
Past tense for to linger behind or wander from a main line or part 
Past tense for to move or act listlessly and aimlessly, especially due to unhappiness or boredom 
Past tense for to diminish the confidence or courage of 
Past tense for to bend or lean downwards, as if suspended or inclined forward 
(nod off) Past tense for to fall asleep 
Past tense for to bend the head or upper part of the body as a sign of respect, greeting, or shame 
Past tense for to change direction as a result of entering a different medium 
Past tense for to feel or show fear or apprehension 
Past tense for to physically give way under force or pressure 
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