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SHRINKS

(noun, verb)

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There are 6 meanings of the word Shrinks.

Shrinks - as a noun

A physician who specializes in psychiatry

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
head-shrinkerpsychiatrist22
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
medical specialistspecialist14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Shrinks - as a verb

Wither, as with a loss of moisture

Example: "The fruit dried and shriveled"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shrivel13shrivel upwither12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decrease11diminish14fall7lessen6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Draw back, as with fear or pain

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cringe9flinch14funk11quail14recoil8squinch21wince10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
move9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Reduce in size; reduce physically

Example: "Hot water will shrink the sweater"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reduce9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decrease11lessen6minify14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Become smaller or draw together

Example: "The fabric shrank"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contract12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decrease11diminish14fall7lessen6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
stretch12

Decrease in size, range, or extent

Example: "His earnings shrank"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shrivel13

Example Sentences

"She shrinks away from unfamiliar situations."
"He shrinks from taking risks."
"The material shrinks when heated."
"His presence shrinks the confidence of others."
"The doctor shrinks the tumor using radiation therapy."
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Word Game Points

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

SHRINKS has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is SHRINKS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shrinks is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SHRINKS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is SHRINKS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shrinks is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHRINKS has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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