Word Meaning

Meaning of shrink

- To wrinkle, bend, or curl; to shrivel; hence, to contract into a less extent or compass; to gather together; to become compacted.
- To withdraw or retire, as from danger; to decline action from fear; to recoil, as in fear, horror, or distress.
- To express fear, horror, or pain by contracting the body, or part of it; to shudder; to quake.
- To cause to contract or shrink; as, to shrink finnel by imersing it in boiling water.
- To draw back; to withdraw.
- The act shrinking; shrinkage; contraction; also, recoil; withdrawal.

Crossword clue for shrink

- Become smaller
- Contract
- Draw back
- Make or become smaller
- Make smaller
- Make smaller in size or number
- Recoil, ... back