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Bind vs Shrink - What's the difference?

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 vs Shrink - What's the difference?

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 vs Wane - What's the difference?

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 vs Duck - What's the difference?

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 vs Slacken - What's the difference?

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 vs Grovel - What's the difference?

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 vs Weaken - What's the difference?

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 vs Contracted - What's the difference?

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 vs Shrink - What's the difference?

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 vs Shrink - What's the difference?

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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