bind |
shrink |
Related terms |
Bind is a related term of shrink.
In lang=en terms the difference between bind and shrink
is that
bind is to put together in a cover, as of books while
shrink is to draw back; to withdraw.
In figuratively|lang=en terms the difference between bind and shrink
is that
bind is (figuratively) to oblige, restrain, or hold, by authority, law, duty, promise, vow, affection, or other social tie while
shrink is (figuratively) to withdraw or retire, as from danger.
As verbs the difference between bind and shrink
is that
bind is to tie; to confine by any ligature while
shrink is to cause to become smaller.
As nouns the difference between bind and shrink
is that
bind is that which binds or ties while
shrink is shrinkage; contraction; recoil.
start |
shrink |
As an acronym start
is (law).
As a verb shrink is
to cause to become smaller.
As a noun shrink is
shrinkage; contraction; recoil.
shrink |
wane |
Related terms |
Shrink is a related term of wane.
As verbs the difference between shrink and wane
is that
shrink is to cause to become smaller while
wane is (
label) to progressively lose its splendor, value, ardor, power, intensity etc; to decline.
As nouns the difference between shrink and wane
is that
shrink is shrinkage; contraction; recoil while
wane is a gradual diminution in power, value, intensity etc or
wane can be (scotland|slang) a child or
wane can be (chiefly|northern england|and|scotland|obsolete) a house or dwelling.
shrink |
duck |
Related terms |
Shrink is a related term of duck.
As a verb shrink
is to cause to become smaller.
As a noun shrink
is shrinkage; contraction; recoil.
As a proper noun duck is
.
shrink |
slacken |
Related terms |
Shrink is a related term of slacken.
In lang=en terms the difference between shrink and slacken
is that
shrink is to draw back; to withdraw while
slacken is to make slack, less taut, or less intense.
As verbs the difference between shrink and slacken
is that
shrink is to cause to become smaller while
slacken is to gradually decrease in intensity or tautness; to become slack.
As a noun shrink
is shrinkage; contraction; recoil.
shrink |
grovel |
Related terms |
Shrink is a related term of grovel.
As verbs the difference between shrink and grovel
is that
shrink is to cause to become smaller while
grovel is to be prone on the ground.
As a noun shrink
is shrinkage; contraction; recoil.
shrink |
weaken |
In transitive terms the difference between shrink and weaken
is that
shrink is to draw back; to withdraw while
weaken is to make weaker.
In intransitive terms the difference between shrink and weaken
is that
shrink is to cower or flinch while
weaken is to become weaker.
As a noun shrink
is shrinkage; contraction; recoil.
shrink |
contracted |
As verbs the difference between shrink and contracted
is that
shrink is to cause to become smaller while
contracted is past tense of contract.
As a noun shrink
is shrinkage; contraction; recoil.
As an adjective contracted is
arranged by contract; established by agreement.
constrict |
shrink |
Synonyms |
Constrict is a synonym of shrink.
As verbs the difference between constrict and shrink
is that
constrict is to narrow, especially by applying pressure while
shrink is to cause to become smaller.
As a noun shrink is
shrinkage; contraction; recoil.
compact |
shrink |
Related terms |
In transitive terms the difference between compact and shrink
is that
compact is to make more dense; to compress while
shrink is to draw back; to withdraw.
As an adjective compact
is closely packed, i.e. packing much in a small space.
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