1. past tense of shrink; became smaller in size or amount
Usage: past tense form
2. past tense of shrink; moved back or away from something unpleasant
Usage: past tense form

Examples

• My sweater shrank in the hot water.
• The tumor shrank after treatment.
• She shrank away from the spider.
• His confidence shrank when he saw the test.
• The fabric shrank two sizes.
• He shrank back in fear.
• The budget shrank due to cuts.