Synonyms of shrink
7 similar words · 4 opposite words
Another word for shrink is funk. Other synonyms of shrink are shirk, shrink back, retreat, flinch and head-shrinker. The opposite of shrink is grow.
Synonyms and similar words for shrink
verbTo withdraw or retire, as from danger.
- shrink backTo back away or retreat; to abandon an effort.
- retreatTo shrink back due to generally warmer temperatures. (of a glacier).
- flinch
nounA psychiatrist or psychotherapist.
- head-shrinkerA psychiatrist or psychotherapist; a shrink.
- shrinkerSomething that makes something else shrink.
Opposite of shrink
Meaning of shrink
- verb To cause to become smaller.
- verb To become smaller; to contract.
- verb To cower or flinch.
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Questions about synonyms of shrink
- What is another word for shrink?
- Shrink has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as funk, shirk, shrink back, retreat, flinch, head-shrinker and shrinker.
- What is the opposite of shrink?
- The opposite of shrink is grow.
- What does shrink mean?
- Shrink means to cause to become smaller.
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