shrink

US /ʃrɪŋk/

UK /ʃrɪŋk/

1.

become or make smaller in size or amount

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The company's profits shrank by 10% last year.

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My sweater shrank in the wash.

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contract decrease diminish lessen reduce

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expand grow enlarge

2.

move back or away, especially because of fear or disgust

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She shrank back in horror at the sight.

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He would never shrink from his responsibilities.

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recoil flinch cower wince withdraw

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advance confront face

1.

a psychiatrist

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I think I need to see a shrink.

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My friend is seeing a shrink for his anxiety.

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psychiatrist therapist analyst counselor

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shrinking violet