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Hanging downwards, especially limping
“Its purple foliage with drooping clusters of berries in autumn makes it a winter garden staple.”
(of clothing) Very loose-fitting, so as to hang away from the body
Worn out
Feeling sad and dispirited
Shrivelled, shrunken or faded, especially due to lack of water
Becoming tired or declining in strength
Feeling dizzy and close to losing consciousness
Shriveling
Unwell or in ill health
In a period of decrease or decline
Present participle 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.”
Present participle 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) Present participle for to lose all energy, enthusiasm or happiness
“But wherefore do you droop? Why look you sad?”
Present participle for to close or shut in a downward motion, especially of one's eyelids
“My eyelids would droop and I would drift off.”
Present participle for to slump or fall heavily into something
“He shifted, carefully letting her droop into the couch cushion with a small noise of protest.”
Present participle for to move or act listlessly and aimlessly, especially due to unhappiness or boredom
Present participle for to diminish the confidence or courage of
Present participle for to linger behind or wander from a main line or part
(nod off) Present participle for to fall asleep
Present participle for to bend the head or upper part of the body as a sign of respect, greeting, or shame
Present participle for to change direction as a result of entering a different medium
Present participle for to feel or show fear or apprehension
Present participle for to cover completely with water
Present participle for to physically give way under force or pressure
Present participle for to be in, or move into, a sloping position
An act or instance of drooping
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