shrink

1. v. i. To wrinkle, bend, or curl; to shrivel; hence, to contract into a less extent or compass; to gather together; to become compacted. Source: opted

2. v. i. To withdraw or retire, as from danger; to decline action from fear; to recoil, as in fear, horror, or distress. Source: opted

3. v. i. To express fear, horror, or pain by contracting the body, or part of it; to shudder; to quake. Source: opted

4. v. t. To cause to contract or shrink; as, to shrink finnel by imersing it in boiling water. Source: opted

5. v. t. To draw back; to withdraw. Source: opted

6. n. The act shrinking; shrinkage; contraction; also, recoil; withdrawal. Source: opted

7. n. a physician who specializes in psychiatry Source: wordnet

8. v. wither, as with a loss of moisture Source: wordnet

9. v. draw back, as with fear or pain Source: wordnet

10. v. reduce in size; reduce physically Source: wordnet

11. v. become smaller or draw together Source: wordnet

12. v. decrease in size, range, or extent Source: wordnet

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