Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Shrink.
How to pronounce shrink:
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Shrink - as a noun
A physician who specializes in psychiatry
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
head-shrinkerpsychiatrist22Hypernyms (Closely Related)
medical specialistspecialist14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Shrink - as a verb
Wither, as with a loss of moisture
Example: "The fruit dried and shriveled"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shrivel13shrivel upwither12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decrease11diminish14fall7lessen6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Draw back, as with fear or pain
Example: "She flinched when they showed the slaughtering of the calf"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cringe9flinch14funk11quail14recoil8squinch21wince10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
move9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Reduce in size; reduce physically
Example: "Hot water will shrink the sweater"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reduce9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decrease11lessen6minify14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Become smaller or draw together
Example: "The fabric shrank"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contract12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decrease11diminish14fall7lessen6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
stretch12Decrease in size, range, or extent
Example: "His earnings shrank"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shrivel13Example 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."
Word Game Points
Is SHRINK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shrink is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordSHRINK has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is SHRINK a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shrink is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSHRINK has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
