nounπShareShrinkage; contraction; recoil."The shrink in the fabric of the curtains caused them to bunch up oddly. "physicsmaterialsciencetoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(sometimes derogatory) A psychiatrist or psychotherapist."My shrink said that he was an enabler, bad for me."medicinemindpersontoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareLoss of inventory, for example due to shoplifting or not selling items before their expiration date."The grocery store's shrink due to expired produce cost them a significant amount of money. "businesseconomycommercetoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to become smaller."The dryer shrank my sweater."physicssciencetoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become smaller; to contract."This garment will shrink when wet."physicsmaterialsciencetoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cower or flinch."Molly shrank away from the blows of the whip."bodymindactionemotiontoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo draw back; to withdraw."When the teacher asked a difficult question, the student shrank back in their chair, feeling embarrassed. "actionmindtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo withdraw or retire, as from danger."When the storm clouds gathered, the hikers quickly shrunk back from the exposed ridge. "actionattitudemindtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move back or away, especially because of fear or disgust."Seeing the scary dog, the little boy shrank back into his mother's arms. "emotionmindtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
