shrink

Definition

  • verb: to become smaller in amount, size, or value
  • verb: to contract or curl up the body or part of it
  • synonyms: huddle, shudder, quake

Examples

  • He doesn't 'shrink from' telling the truth, no matter how painful it may be.

  • He's no 'shrinking violet' when it comes to competition.

  • The treatment should 'shrink' the tumor.

Movie quotes

  • (..) l'm sorry. There's no excuse for him. l'm just going into the kitchen to get some food. Then l'm gonna tell you a story that will make your balls shrink to the size of raisins. Probably best not to tell anyone about this. Right. Right. No one. (..)
    1999 Notting Hill