shrink in Latin
shrink in Latin is diminuo, minuo — shrink means to become or make smaller.
shrink in Latin
diminuo
(transitive) To cause to become smaller.
minuo
(transitive) To cause to become smaller.
What does "shrink" mean?
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verb To become or make smaller.
"The wool sweater shrank in the wash."
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verb To draw back or flinch, especially from fear or discomfort.
"She shrank from his angry stare."
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noun A psychiatrist or psychotherapist (informal).
"He's been seeing a shrink twice a week since the accident."
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shrink in a sentence
- The wool sweater shrank in the wash.
- Rising costs have shrunk the company's profit margins.
- She shrank from his angry stare.
- He's been seeing a shrink twice a week since the accident.
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What is "shrink" in Latin?
"shrink" in Latin is diminuo, minuo. shrink means: To become or make smaller.
How do you use "shrink" in a sentence?
Example: "The wool sweater shrank in the wash." In Latin, "shrink" is diminuo, minuo.
Are there other ways to say "shrink" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "shrink": diminuo, minuo.
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