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- Dictionaryshrink/ʃrɪŋk/
verb
- 1. become or make smaller in size or amount: "the workforce shrank to a thousand" Similar Opposite
- 2. move back or away, especially because of fear or disgust: "she shrank away from him, covering her face" Similar
noun
- 1. a psychiatrist: informal "you should see a shrink"
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SHRINK definition: 1. to become smaller, or to make something smaller: 2. to move away from someone or something…. Learn more.
If you shrink away from someone or something, you move away from them because you are frightened, shocked, or disgusted by them.
Definitions of 'shrink' 1. If cloth or clothing shrinks, it becomes smaller in size, usually as a result of being washed. [...] 2. If something shrinks or something else shrinks it, it becomes smaller. [...] 3. If you shrink away from someone or something, you move away from them because you are frightened, shocked, or disgusted by them. [...] More
Shrink definition: to draw back, as in retreat or avoidance. See examples of SHRINK used in a sentence.
Definition of shrink verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. a. To become or appear to become smaller: The shadows shrank as the sun rose higher. The mountains shrank in the distance as we drove away. b. To become smaller from exposure to heat, moisture, or cold: The sweater shrank in the wash. 2. To become reduced in amount or value; dwindle: His savings quickly shrank.
shrink meaning, definition, what is shrink: to become smaller, or to make something ...: Learn more.
shrĭngk. To become or appear to become smaller. The shadows shrank as the sun rose higher. The mountains shrank in the distance as we drove away. To become or seem to become smaller, more compact, etc.; contract, as from heat, cold, moisture, etc. To lessen, as in amount, worth, etc.
shrink verb meaning: to become smaller, or to make something smaller: . Learn more.
to draw back, as in retreat or avoidance: to shrink from danger; to shrink from contact. to contract or lessen in size, as from exposure to conditions of temperature or moisture: This cloth will not shrink if washed in lukewarm water. to become reduced in extent or compass.
