verbπShareTo cause to become smaller."The dryer shrank my sweater."amountphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become smaller; to contract."This garment will shrink when wet."physicsscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cower or flinch."Molly shrank away from the blows of the whip."bodyactionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo draw back; to withdraw."The cat was startled by the loud noise and started shrinking back under the couch. "actionmindbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo withdraw or retire, as from danger."The turtle was shrinking into its shell as the dog approached. "actionsituationmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move back or away, especially because of fear or disgust."The little boy was shrinking back from the barking dog. "emotionmindhumansensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of one who, or that which, shrinks; act of becoming smaller or moving timidly away."The child's shrinking away from the large dog showed his fear. "actionphysicsprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
