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SHRANK

(noun, verb)
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There are 6 meanings of the word Shrank.

How to pronounce shrank:

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Shrank - as a noun

A physician who specializes in psychiatry

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
head-shrinkerpsychiatrist
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
medical specialistspecialist
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Shrank - as a verb

Wither, as with a loss of moisture

Example: "The fruit dried and shriveled"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shrivelshrivel upwither
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decreasediminishfalllessen
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Draw back, as with fear or pain

Example: "She flinched when they showed the slaughtering of the calf"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cringeflinchfunkquailrecoilsquinchwince
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
move
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Reduce in size; reduce physically

Example: "Hot water will shrink the sweater"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reduce
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decreaselessenminify
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Become smaller or draw together

Example: "The fabric shrank"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contract
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decreasediminishfalllessen
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
stretch

Decrease in size, range, or extent

Example: "His earnings shrank"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shrivel

Example Sentences

"The wool sweater shrank in the wash."
"Her face turned red and she shrank back in embarrassment."
"The company's profits shrank by 20% last quarter."
"He shrank away from the creepy crawlies in the garden."
"The city's population shrank over the years as people migrated elsewhere."
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Word Game Points

Is SHRANK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shrank is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SHRANK has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is SHRANK a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shrank is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SHRANK has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is SHRANK a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shrank is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHRANK has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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