rehuir — meaning in English

English meaning

• funk noun A strong, unpleasant smell, especially body odor.
• shrink verb To become or make smaller.

Senses

rehuir is used for these senses in English:

• funk (ambitransitive) To shrink from, or avoid something because of fear.
• shrink (intransitive) To become smaller; to contract.
• shrink (intransitive) To move back or away, especially because of fear or disgust.
• shy away from To avoid out of fear or caution.

funk — full definition

1. noun A strong, unpleasant smell, especially body odor.
2. noun A style of rhythmic dance music derived from soul music, featuring a strong bass line and syncopated beat.
3. noun A state of depression, gloom, or nervous fear.
4. verb To give off an unpleasant smell.

shrink — full definition

1. verb To become or make smaller.
2. verb To draw back or flinch, especially from fear or discomfort.
3. noun A psychiatrist or psychotherapist (informal).

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