shrinking Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun process or result of becoming less or smaller
   shrinkage.
   
   • the material lost 2 inches per yard in shrinkage
2. noun the act of becoming less
   
3. verb wither, as with a loss of moisture
   wither; shrivel; shrink; shrivel up.
   
   • The fruit dried and shriveled
4. verb draw back, as with fear or pain
   squinch; flinch; recoil; wince; quail; cringe; shrink; funk.
   
   • she flinched when they showed the slaughtering of the calf
5. verb reduce in size; reduce physically
   reduce; shrink.
   
   • Hot water will shrink the sweater
   • Can you shrink this image?
6. verb become smaller or draw together
   shrink; contract.
   
   • The fabric shrank
   • The balloon shrank
7. verb decrease in size, range, or extent
   shrivel; shrink.
   
   • His earnings shrank
   • My courage shrivelled when I saw the task before me

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