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/ˈʃɹɪŋk/ · shrink
verb
- To cause to become smaller. The dryer shrank my sweater.
- To become smaller; to contract. This garment will shrink when wet.
- To cower or flinch. Molly shrank away from the blows of the whip.
noun
- The act of one who, or that which, shrinks; act of becoming smaller or moving timidly away. The shrinkage of the fabric was noticeable after washing.
Did you know? The term 'shrink' has been used in various contexts, including in psychology to describe the process of becoming smaller or less confident due to stress or anxiety.