Αναζήτηση
to shrink
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συστέλλομαι, συρρικνώνομαι
(of clothes or fabric) to become smaller when washed with hot water
Intransitive
Example
Be cautious with the new sweater; it tends to shrink in hot water.
The woolen scarf has shrunk after being accidentally washed with warm water.
02
μειώνομαι, συρρικνώνομαι
to decrease in size or volume
Intransitive
Example
The budget for the project had to shrink due to funding cuts.
Over time, the population of endangered species can shrink, leading to concerns about their survival.
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συρρικνώνομαι, υποχωρώ
to pull back or show hesitation due to fear, aversion, or reluctance
Intransitive
Example
She has a phobia of spiders, causing her to shrink in fear whenever she encounters one.
Έχει φοβία με τις αράχνες, με αποτέλεσμα να υποχωρεί από φόβο όποτε τις συναντά.
The loud noise startled her, causing her to shrink instinctively and cover her ears.
Ο δυνατός θόρυβος την τρόμαξε, κάνοντάς την να υποχωρήσει ενστικτωδώς και να καλύψει τα αυτιά της.
Shrink
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ψυχίατρος, ψυχολόγος
a physician who specializes in psychiatry
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