The meaning of SHRINK is to contract or curl up the body or part of it : huddle, cower.

SHRINK definition: 1. to become smaller, or to make something smaller: 2. to move away from someone or something…. Learn more.

Shrink definition: to draw back, as in retreat or avoidance.. See examples of SHRINK used in a sentence.

1. to contract or lessen in size: cloth that shrinks if washed. 2. to become reduced in extent, compass, or value. 3. to draw back; recoil: to shrink from danger. 4. to cause to shrink or …

If you do not shrink from a task or duty, you do it even though it is unpleasant or dangerous. We must not shrink from the legitimate use of force if we are to remain credible. [VERB + from] …

Definition of shrink verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

SHRINK meaning: 1 : to become smaller in amount, size, or value; 2 : to make (something) smaller in amount, size, or value