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to shrink
01
encolher, reduzir
(of clothes or fabric) to become smaller when washed with hot water
Intransitive
Exemplos
Be careful, or your wool sweater might shrink in the laundry.
Tenha cuidado, ou seu suéter de lã pode encolher na lavagem.
02
encolher, diminuir
to decrease in size or volume
Intransitive
Exemplos
As the temperature dropped, the lake 's surface began to freeze, causing the water level to shrink.
À medida que a temperatura caía, a superfície do lago começou a congelar, fazendo com que o nível da água diminuísse.
03
encolher, recuar
to pull back or show hesitation due to fear, aversion, or reluctance
Intransitive
Exemplos
The sight of blood made him shrink in revulsion and turn away.
A visão do sangue fez com que ele se encolhesse de repulsa e se afastasse.
Shrink
01
a physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders
InformalExemplos
The shrink recommended cognitive-behavioral therapy.
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