shrink
noun
Definitions of shrink noun
- Countable
a psychiatrist
I was feeling so overwhelmed that I had to consult a psychiatrist.
He visited a psychiatrist to address his anxiety issues.
My friend suggested I should see a shrink, but I'm a little scared.
verb
Definitions of shrink verb
size
- B2TransitiveIntransitive
to become smaller, or to make something smaller
This shirt will shrink if you wash it in hot water.
Their business shrank due to a decrease in market demand.
The company has shrunk its workforce by 20 percent.
fear
- IntransitiveVerb + adv/prepliterary
to move away from someone or something because you are frightened
She shrank back slightly when she heard the loud thunder.
The boy shrank back when the dog barked at him.
He seemed to shrink away in the face of criticism.
Phrasal Verbs of shrink
- shrink from something
to sidestep or evade doing something that is unpleasant or challenging
• He shrank from making that difficult decision.