Shrank Synonyms and Antonyms

zhraŋk
Wither, as with a loss of moisture
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. withered
  2. shrivelled
Decrease in size, range, or extent
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. shrivelled
Draw back, as with fear or pain
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. quailed
  2. recoiled
  3. winced
  4. cringed
  5. flinched

Shrank Sentence Examples

  • The crowd shrank back from it.

  • She shrank back into her chair.

  • Alondra shrank back and her eyes implored Alex for support.

  • We have at Athens the exact parallel to the state of things when Appius Claudius shrank from the thought of the consulship of Gaius Licinius; we have no exact parallel to the state of things when Quintus Metellus shrank from the thought of the consulship of Gaius Marius.

  • Cassie shrank back against the rocks, hoping the Indians wouldn't look up.

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