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

  • (..) What the fuck is it with you and your phone, huh? Something for work. Hey. Nothing, nothing, nothing. It went dead. I don't know, I get... Was that that shrink cunt that answered the phone? Remember I told you that we were... She was gonna move in? - Yeah. - She moved in. (..)
    2006 The Departed
  • (..) to assault and battery would make sense. Given your nature. You'll do enough jail time to convince anyone this is no setup. You'll be on probation, see a court-ordered shrink... ...the whole nine yards. You wanna serve the Commonwealth, this is your chance. We need you, pal. (..)
    2006 The Departed