noun🔗ShareContracción, encogimiento, reducciónShrinkage; contraction; recoil."The baker noticed some shrinks in the freshly baked bread as it cooled. "El panadero notó una contracción en el pan recién horneado mientras se enfriaba.physicsmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePsiquiatra, psicoterapeuta(sometimes derogatory) A psychiatrist or psychotherapist."My shrink said that he was an enabler, bad for me."Mi psiquiatra dijo que era un facilitador, malo para mí.medicinepersonmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMermasLoss 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. "El gerente de la tienda estaba preocupado por la alta cantidad de mermas que experimentaron el mes pasado debido a los robos.businesscommerceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEncoger, reducirTo cause to become smaller."The dryer shrank my sweater."La secadora encogió mi suéter.physicsmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSe encoge, se contraeTo become smaller; to contract."This garment will shrink when wet."Esta prenda se encogerá cuando se moje.physicsmaterialscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEncogerse, amedrentarseTo cower or flinch."Molly shrank away from the blows of the whip."Molly se encogió ante los golpes del látigo.bodymindactionsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEncogerse, retraerseTo draw back; to withdraw."When the loud thunder boomed, the dog shrinks under the bed, scared and trembling. "Cuando el fuerte trueno retumbó, el perro se encoge debajo de la cama, asustado y temblando.actionphysiologymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRetirarse, retrocederTo withdraw or retire, as from danger."When the loud thunder boomed, the dog shrinks under the bed. "Cuando el trueno retumbó fuerte, el perro se retiró debajo de la cama.actionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEncogerse, retrocederTo move back or away, especially because of fear or disgust."The child shrinks back when the doctor approaches with a needle. "El niño se encoge cuando el médico se acerca con una aguja.emotionmindbodyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
