shrink

US /ʃrɪŋk/
UK /ʃrɪŋk/
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1.

rétrécir, diminuer

become or make smaller in size or amount

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The company's profits shrank by 10% last year.
Les bénéfices de l'entreprise ont diminué de 10% l'année dernière.
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My sweater shrank in the wash.
Mon pull a rétréci au lavage.
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contractdecreasediminishlessenreduce
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expandgrowenlarge
2.

reculer, se dérober

move back or away, especially because of fear or disgust

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She shrank back in horror at the sight.
Elle a reculé d'horreur à cette vue.
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He would never shrink from his responsibilities.
Il ne reculerait jamais devant ses responsabilités.
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recoilflinchcowerwincewithdraw
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advanceconfrontface
1.

psy, psychiatre

a psychiatrist

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I think I need to see a shrink.
Je pense que je dois voir un psy.
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My friend is seeing a shrink for his anxiety.
Mon ami consulte un psy pour son anxiété.
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psychiatristtherapistanalystcounselor
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shrinking violet