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crouched

ADJECTIVE

low

Synonyms

STRONGEST

below depressed flat little small

STRONG

bottom deep inferior junior level lowering minor prostrate shallow squat stunted subsided sunken

WEAK

beneath bottommost decumbent ground-level lesser low-hanging low-lying low-set nether not high profound rock-bottom squatty subjacent under unelevated

Antonyms

STRONGEST

big enormous huge immense important large raised

WEAK

above cheerful decent elevated gay happy healthy high honest honorable increased moral prominent respectable rich strong tall upright well

Example Sentences

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The 40-year-old Ghanaian walked a few steps to the corner of the silent court room, crouched and covered his face.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Just before being hit, the English musician is crouched down singing, then as he stands, the phone hits him.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Raimund crouched down and roared with pleasure as he landed his final-round jump.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

The 38-year-old was fortunate the fizzing forehand narrowly missed a ball girl who ducked out of the way as she crouched at the net post.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

Jason crouched low and they climbed all over him, excitedly jumping and chittering.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

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