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Faint vs Shrink - What's the difference?

faint | shrink |


In lang=en terms the difference between faint and shrink

is that faint is to lose consciousness caused by a lack of oxygen or nutrients to the brain, usually as a result of a suddenly reduced blood flow (may be caused by emotional trauma, loss of blood or various medical conditions) while shrink is to draw back; to withdraw.

As nouns the difference between faint and shrink

is that faint is the act of fainting while shrink is shrinkage; contraction; recoil.

As verbs the difference between faint and shrink

is that faint is to lose consciousness caused by a lack of oxygen or nutrients to the brain, usually as a result of a suddenly reduced blood flow (may be caused by emotional trauma, loss of blood or various medical conditions) while shrink is to cause to become smaller.

As an adjective faint

is lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to swoon; as, faint with fatigue, hunger, or thirst.

Minimise vs Shrink - What's the difference?

minimise | shrink |


As verbs the difference between minimise and shrink

is that minimise is while shrink is to cause to become smaller.

As a noun shrink is

shrinkage; contraction; recoil.

Withering vs Shrink - What's the difference?

withering | shrink |


As verbs the difference between withering and shrink

is that withering is while shrink is to cause to become smaller.

As nouns the difference between withering and shrink

is that withering is the act of something that withers while shrink is shrinkage; contraction; recoil.

As an adjective withering

is tending to destroy, devastate, overwhelm or cause complete destruction.

Shrink vs Wizen - What's the difference?

shrink | wizen |


As verbs the difference between shrink and wizen

is that shrink is to cause to become smaller while wizen is to wither; to become lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness.

As a noun shrink

is shrinkage; contraction; recoil.

As an adjective wizen is

wizened; withered; lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness.

Subdue vs Shrink - What's the difference?

subdue | shrink |


As verbs the difference between subdue and shrink

is that subdue is to overcome, quieten, or bring under control while shrink is to cause to become smaller.

As a noun shrink is

shrinkage; contraction; recoil.

Shrink vs Drop - What's the difference?

shrink | drop |


In lang=en terms the difference between shrink and drop

is that shrink is to draw back; to withdraw while drop is to cancel or end a scheduled event, project or course.

As verbs the difference between shrink and drop

is that shrink is to cause to become smaller while drop is to fall in droplets (of a liquid).

As nouns the difference between shrink and drop

is that shrink is shrinkage; contraction; recoil while drop is a small mass of liquid just large enough to hold its own weight via surface tension, usually one that falls from a source of liquid.

Shrink vs Restrain - What's the difference?

shrink | restrain |


In lang=en terms the difference between shrink and restrain

is that shrink is to draw back; to withdraw while restrain is   to restrict or limit.

As verbs the difference between shrink and restrain

is that shrink is to cause to become smaller while restrain is   to control or keep in check.

As a noun shrink

is shrinkage; contraction; recoil.

Shrink vs Trim - What's the difference?

shrink | trim |


In lang=en terms the difference between shrink and trim

is that shrink is to draw back; to withdraw while trim is to decorate or adorn; especially, to decorate a christmas tree.

As verbs the difference between shrink and trim

is that shrink is to cause to become smaller while trim is to reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess; eg 'trim a hedge', 'trim a beard' the adposition of can be used in present perfect tense to designate the removed part.

As nouns the difference between shrink and trim

is that shrink is shrinkage; contraction; recoil while trim is (uncountable) decoration; especially, decoration placed along edges or borders.

As an adjective trim is

physically fit.

As an adverb trim is

(nautical) in good order, properly managed or maintained.

Diminishing vs Shrink - What's the difference?

diminishing | shrink |


As verbs the difference between diminishing and shrink

is that diminishing is present participle of lang=en while shrink is to cause to become smaller.

As nouns the difference between diminishing and shrink

is that diminishing is a diminishment while shrink is shrinkage; contraction; recoil.

As an adjective diminishing

is becoming smaller.

Prawn vs Shrink - What's the difference?

prawn | shrink |


In intransitive terms the difference between prawn and shrink

is that prawn is to fish for prawns while shrink is to cower or flinch.

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