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   shrink

   /ʃrɪŋk/

   verb

   • 1. become or make smaller in size or amount: "the workforce shrank to a thousand" Similar get smallerbecome/grow smallercontractdiminishlessenreducedecreasedwindlenarrowshortenslimdeclinefall offdrop offcondensedeflateshrivelwithermake smallercontractlessenreducedecreasenarrowshortentruncateabbreviatecondenseslim downpare downconcentrateabridgecompresssqueezedeflateshrivelwitherOpposite expandincreaseexpandincrease
   • ▪ (of clothes or material) become smaller as a result of being immersed in water: "she wore a sweater which had shrunk slightly"
   • ▪ fit something tightly on or on to another object by expanding it with heat and then cooling it rapidly after positioning: "the metal is unsuitable for shrinking on to wooden staves"
   • 2. move back or away, especially because of fear or disgust: "she shrank away from him, covering her face" Similar draw backrecoiljump backspring backjerk backpull backstart backback awayretreatwithdrawflinchshy awayblenchstartwincecringecowerquail
   • ▪ be averse to or unwilling to do (something difficult or unappealing): "I don't shrink from my responsibilities" Similar recoilshy awayhang backdemurflinchhave scruples aboutscruple abouthave misgivings abouthave qualms aboutbe loath tobe reluctant tobe unwilling tobe disinclined tobe indisposed tobe sorry tobe averse tobe slow tobe chary offight shy ofnot be in favour ofbe againstbe opposed tobe hesitant tobe diffident aboutbe bashful aboutbe shy aboutbe coy aboutbe ashamed tobe afraid tohesitate tohate tonot like tonot have the heart todrag one's feet/heels overwaver aboutvacillate aboutthink twice aboutbalk atquail atmind doing somethinginformal:boggle atarchaic:disrelish somethingOpposite confrontbe eager to
   • ▪ become withdrawn.

   noun

   • 1. a psychiatrist: informal "you should see a shrink"

   Word Origin Old Englishscrincan, of Germanic origin; related to Swedish skrynka ‘to wrinkle’. The noun (1960s) is shortened from headshrinker.

   Derivatives

   • 1. shrinkable adjective
   • 2. shrinker noun

   Scrabble Points: 13

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › shrinkShrink Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1 day ago · The meaning of SHRINK is to contract or curl up the body or part of it : huddle, cower. How to use shrink in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Shrink.

3. koronapos.com › blog › what-is-shrink-in-retail-how-to-preventWhat is Shrink in Retail & How to Prevent Shrinkage

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   2 days ago · What does shrink stand for in retail? In retail, the term “shrink,” or “shrinkage,” refers to the loss of inventory or revenue due to theft, fraud, damage, errors, or other causes. These factors result in a discrepancy between the recorded and actual inventory on hand.

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6. www.cleanipedia.com › gb › clothing-careHow to Shrink and How to Unshrink Wool | Cleanipedia

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   Jun 12, 2024 · If you want to shrink wool sweaters and other garments, all you need to do is spray them with water until you get them moist. Then, you can throw them into your dryer and let the machine run for five minutes.

7. www.businesstimes.com.sg › opinion-features › shrink-economyShrink the economy, save the world? - 商业时报

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   Jun 12, 2024 · The proliferation of the term is as good an indicator as any: The literature of degrowth is growing. A RISING tide and a bigger pie: Economic growth has long been considered such an obvious boon that it’s pursued by governments across the world as a matter of course.

8. www.fashionbeans.com › article › how-to-shrink-a-shirt6 Methods to Shrink a Shirt To Fit Better 2024 | FashionBeans

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   Jun 17, 2024 · How to Shrink a Shirt in Hot Water This old-fashioned method of how to make a shirt shrink is certainly among the best. Simply bring a large pot of water to boil over the stove and cut the heat...

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   5 days ago · No more stretched-out knees on your favorite denim. Here are the five best ways to stretch and shrink your jeans if they don't fit.