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shrink in Latin

shrink in Latin is diminuo, minuo — shrink means to become or make smaller.

shrink in Latin

diminuo
verb
(transitive) To cause to become smaller.
minuo
verb
(transitive) To cause to become smaller.

What does "shrink" mean?

  1. verb To become or make smaller.
    "The wool sweater shrank in the wash."
  2. verb To draw back or flinch, especially from fear or discomfort.
    "She shrank from his angry stare."
  3. 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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