shrink
noun
1. a physician who specializes in psychiatry
Similar word(s): psychiatrist
Definition categories: person, specialist
Sentences with shrink as a noun:
- You need to see a shrink.
- My shrink said that he was an enabler, bad for me.
verb
1. wither, as with a loss of moisture
Similar word(s): shrivel, wither
Definition categories: change, decrease, diminish, fall, lessen
2. draw back, as with fear or pain
Similar word(s): cringe, flinch, funk, quail, recoil, squinch, wince
Definition categories: motion, move
3. reduce in size; reduce physically
- Hot water will shrink the sweater
- Can you shrink this image?
Similar word(s): reduce
Definition categories: change, decrease, lessen, minify
4. become smaller or draw together
Similar word(s): contract
Definition categories: change, decrease, diminish, fall, lessen
5. decrease in size, range, or extent
Similar word(s): shrivel
Definition categories: change, decrease, diminish, fall, lessen
Sentences with shrink as a verb:
- This garment will shrink when wet.