shrink

English

/ˈʃɹɪŋk/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To cause to become smaller.
  • (intransitive) To become smaller; to contract.
  • (intransitive) To cower or flinch.
  • (transitive) To draw back; to withdraw.
  • (intransitive) To withdraw or retire, as from danger.
  • (intransitive) To move back or away, especially because of fear or disgust.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English shrinken inherited from Old English sċrincan inherited from Proto-Germanic *skrinkwaną (shrink).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*skrinkwaną

Gloss

shrink

Concept
Semantic Field

The physical world

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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