Shrinking

Pronunciation: /ˈʃrɪŋk/

Shrinking (verb)

  1. To become smaller in size or amount.
  2. To move away from something because of fear or dislike.
  3. To decrease in value or importance.

Examples

  • The sweater will shrink if washed in hot water.
  • Plastic can shrink when exposed to heat.

Common collocations: shrink in size, shrink rapidly, shrink over time, shrink away, shrink back

Shrinking (noun)

  1. A slang term for a psychologist or psychiatrist.

Examples

  • She decided to see a shrink about her anxiety.
  • He joked about needing a shrink after the stressful week.

Synonyms of Shrinking

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Shrinking

  • — When discussing physical size or volume.
  • — When discussing increase in size or amount.