verb🔗ShareRéduire, rétrécirTo cause to become smaller."The dryer shrank my sweater."Le sèche-linge a rétréci mon pull.amountphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRéduire, rétrécirTo become smaller; to contract."This garment will shrink when wet."Ce vêtement rétrécira lorsqu'il sera mouillé.physicsscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSe recroqueviller, se ratatinerTo cower or flinch."Molly shrank away from the blows of the whip."Molly s'est recroquevillée face aux coups de fouet.bodyactionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSe rétracter, rétrécirTo draw back; to withdraw."The cat was startled by the loud noise and started shrinking back under the couch. "Le chat fut effrayé par le bruit fort et commença à se rétracter sous le canapé.actionmindbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSe retirer, reculerTo withdraw or retire, as from danger."The turtle was shrinking into its shell as the dog approached. "La tortue se retirait dans sa carapace à l'approche du chien.actionsituationmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareReculer, se replierTo move back or away, especially because of fear or disgust."The little boy was shrinking back from the barking dog. "Le petit garçon reculait devant le chien qui aboyait.emotionmindhumansensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRéduction, rétrécissementThe 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. "Le recul de l'enfant devant le gros chien montrait sa peur.actionphysicsprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
