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to shrink
01
encogerse
(of clothes or fabric) to become smaller when washed with hot water
Intransitive
Ejemplos
Last winter, my favorite sweater shrunk in the laundry.
El invierno pasado, mi suéter favorito se encogió en el lavado.
02
encoger, disminuir
to decrease in size or volume
Intransitive
Ejemplos
As the temperature dropped, the lake 's surface began to freeze, causing the water level to shrink.
A medida que bajaba la temperatura, la superficie del lago comenzó a congelarse, haciendo que el nivel del agua disminuyera.
03
retraerse, retroceder
to pull back or show hesitation due to fear, aversion, or reluctance
Intransitive
Ejemplos
The sight of blood made him shrink in revulsion and turn away.
La vista de la sangre lo hizo encogerse de repulsión y apartar la mirada.
Shrink
01
a physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders
InformalEjemplos
After months of stress, she consulted a shrink.
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