nounπShareShrinkage; contraction; recoil."The baker noticed some shrinks in the freshly baked bread as it cooled. "physicsmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(sometimes derogatory) A psychiatrist or psychotherapist."My shrink said that he was an enabler, bad for me."medicinepersonmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareLoss of inventory, for example due to shoplifting or not selling items before their expiration date."The store manager was worried about the high amount of shrinks they experienced last month due to shoplifting. "businesscommerceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to become smaller."The dryer shrank my sweater."physicsmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become smaller; to contract."This garment will shrink when wet."physicsmaterialscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cower or flinch."Molly shrank away from the blows of the whip."bodymindactionsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo draw back; to withdraw."When the loud thunder boomed, the dog shrinks under the bed, scared and trembling. "actionphysiologymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo withdraw or retire, as from danger."When the loud thunder boomed, the dog shrinks under the bed. "actionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move back or away, especially because of fear or disgust."The child shrinks back when the doctor approaches with a needle. "emotionmindbodyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
