shrink

[shringk] / ʃrɪŋk /

VERB

become smaller

Synonyms

STRONGEST

decrease diminish drop off dwindle fall off lessen narrow reduce shorten shrivel wane weaken wither

STRONG

compress concentrate condense constrict contract deflate fail waste wrinkle

WEAK

fall short grow smaller waste away

Antonyms

STRONGEST

develop enlarge expand extend grow increase lengthen raise rise strengthen

STRONG

blow up loosen stretch

WEAK

face meet take on

VERB

recoil, shy away

Synonyms

STRONGEST

recede retreat

STRONG

blench boggle contract cower cringe crouch demur flinch huddle quail refuse retire scruple shudder slink wince withdraw

WEAK

draw back hang back

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advance forge

STRONG

accept allow consent face meet stretch

WEAK

develop enlarge expand grow take on

Example Sentences

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Japan’s job market tightened in February, separate figures showed on Tuesday, with the unemployment rate shrinking to 2.6% from 2.7% in the previous month.

From The Wall Street Journal

That can work its way into the housing market by shrinking buyers’ budgets and tamping down on home-price growth.

From Barron's

Gran’s smile slips off her face and she seems to shrink into the cushions.

From Literature

Clare shrank back as the mob of animals skulked forward, closing the distance between them.

From Literature

Beijing’s support could help stabilize sentiment in formula, nutrition, and baby-care categories that have been shrinking with the birthrate.

From Barron's

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