Definition of shrinks

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  • shrinks is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 14
  • shrinks is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 14
  • shrinks is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 14

Definition of shrinks

  • become smaller or draw together (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. contract
  • decrease in size, range, or extent (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. shrivel
  • draw back, as with fear or pain (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. cringe
    2. flinch
    3. funk
    4. quail
    5. recoil
    6. squinch
    7. wince
  • a physician who specializes in psychiatry (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. head-shrinker
    2. psychiatrist
  • wither, as with a loss of moisture (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. shrivel
    2. shrivel up
    3. wither
  • reduce in size; reduce physically (verb)

    Examples

    1. Hot water will shrink the sweater
    2. Can you shrink this image?

    Synonyms

    1. reduce

See definition of shrinks in Merriam Webster