shrinking

• Sustantivo que denota el proceso o resultado de disminuir en tamaño, cantidad o valor.

A noun referring to the process or result of becoming smaller in size, amount, or value.

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1. Process of becoming smallerB2formal

   The process or result of becoming less in size, amount, or importance.

   encogimiento

   • The shrinking of the polar ice caps is a major concern.
   • The company is experiencing a shrinking of its market share.
   • The shrinking of the forest area threatens local wildlife.

   Sinónimoscontractiondeclinedecreasediminutiondwindlinglesseningreductionshrinkage

   Antónimosenlargementexpansiongrowthincreaseswelling

2. Act of decreasingB2formal

   The act of becoming less in quantity, value, or intensity.

   disminución

   • The shrinking of the workforce has led to increased automation.
   • The shrinking of the budget forced cuts in several programs.
   • The shrinking of the population in rural areas is a growing trend.

   Sinónimoscontractiondeclinedecreasediminutiondwindlinglesseningreductionshrinkage

   Antónimosenlargementexpansiongrowthincrease

• Verbo que indica la acción de reducirse en tamaño, cantidad o volumen, o de hacerse más pequeño. También puede referirse a encogerse, como tejido, o a retroceder por miedo o aversión.

A verb used to indicate the act of becoming or making smaller in size or amount.

verbo irregular

1. A2formal

   To become smaller in size or amount, often due to heat, cold, or pressure.

   Encogerse

   • The sweater shrank in the wash.
   • Ice shrinks when it melts.
   • The economy shrank during the recession.

   Sinónimoscompresscondensecontractdecreasedeflatediminishdwindlenarrowreducesubside

   Antónimosexpandgrowswell

2. Move back in fearB1informal

   To move away or recoil from something frightening or unpleasant.

   Retroceder por miedo

   • She shrank back from the spider.
   • He shrank from the loud noise.
   • The child shrank behind his mother.

   Sinónimosblenchcowerdraw backflinchquailrecoilwince

   Antónimosadvanceapproachconfrontface

3. Avoid or hesitateB2formal

   To avoid doing something difficult or unpleasant.

   rehuir

   • He shrinks from public speaking.
   • She never shrinks from a challenge.
   • They shrink from making tough decisions.

   Sinónimosbalkcringedemurflinchhesitatequailrecoilwaver

   Antónimosconfrontembracefacetackle

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