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SHRINK

(noun, verb)
There are 6 meanings of the word Shrink.

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How to pronounce shrink:

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Shrink - as a noun

A physician who specializes in psychiatry

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Shrink - as a verb

Wither, as with a loss of moisture

Example: "The fruit dried and shriveled"

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Draw back, as with fear or pain

Example: "She flinched when they showed the slaughtering of the calf"

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Reduce in size; reduce physically

Example: "Hot water will shrink the sweater"

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Become smaller or draw together

Example: "The fabric shrank"

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Decrease in size, range, or extent

Example: "His earnings shrank"

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Example Sentences

"The therapist recommended seeing a shrink to deal with my anxiety."
"She felt overwhelmed and decided to consult a shrink for help."
"He was skeptical about talking to a shrink about his problems."
"The shrink helped unravel her deep-seated issues."
"Some people hesitate to seek help from a shrink due to the social stigma attached to it."
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Word Game Points

Is SHRINK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shrink is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SHRINK has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is SHRINK a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shrink is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SHRINK has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is SHRINK a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shrink is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHRINK has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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