Definitions
1.VerbTo cause to become smaller."The dryer shrank my sweater."
2.VerbTo become smaller; to contract."This garment will shrink when wet."
3.VerbTo cower or flinch."Molly shrank away from the blows of the whip."
4.VerbTo draw back; to withdraw.
5.VerbTo withdraw or retire, as from danger.
6.VerbTo move back or away, especially because of fear or disgust.
7.NounShrinkage; contraction; recoil.
8.NounA psychiatrist or psychotherapist."You need to see a shrink, you crazy fool.; My shrink said that he was an enabler, bad for me."
9.NounLoss of inventory, for example due to shoplifting or not selling items before their expiration date.