1. to become smaller in size or amount
2. to move back or away from something because of fear or dislike
3. to cause something to become smaller

1. a psychiatrist or psychologist
Usage: informal

Examples

• The sweater will shrink if you wash it in hot water.
• Sales have shrunk by 20% this quarter.
• She shrank back when the dog barked at her.
• The heat will shrink the plastic wrap around the food.
• He decided to see a shrink about his anxiety.
• The fabric tends to shrink after the first wash.
• Don’t shrink away from new challenges.