SHRINK


Meaning of SHRINK in English

n. Function: verb

1

Synonyms: CONTRACT 3, compress, concentrate, condense, constrict

Related Words: shrivel (up), wither

Contrasted Words: amplify, expand

Antonyms: swell

2

Synonyms: FAIL 3, dwindle, fall short, wane, waste (away), weaken

Idioms: shrink ( or dwindle) down to nothing

3

Synonyms: RECOIL , blanch, blench, flinch, quail, squinch, start, wince

Related Words: cower, cringe, crouch, huddle, slink; draw (back), recede, retire, retreat, withdraw; boggle, demur, scruple

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