shrinking

• Nom désignant le processus ou le résultat d'une diminution de taille, de quantité ou de valeur.

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

indénombrable

1. Process of becoming smallerB2formal

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

   rétrécissement

   • 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.

   Synonymescontractiondeclinedecreasediminutiondwindlinglesseningreductionshrinkage

   Antonymesenlargementexpansiongrowthincreaseswelling

2. Act of decreasingB2formal

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

   Diminution

   • 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.

   Synonymescontractiondeclinedecreasediminutiondwindlinglesseningreductionshrinkage

   Antonymesenlargementexpansiongrowthincrease

• Verbe signifiant l'action de réduire en taille ou en quantité, soit en se contractant, soit en devenant plus petit.

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

verbe irrégulier

1. A2formal

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

   Rétrécir

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

   Synonymescompresscondensecontractdecreasedeflatediminishdwindlenarrowreducesubside

   Antonymesexpandgrowswell

2. Move back in fearB1informal

   To move away or recoil from something frightening or unpleasant.

   reculer de peur

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

   Synonymesblenchcowerdraw backflinchquailrecoilwince

   Antonymesadvanceapproachconfrontface

3. Avoid or hesitateB2formal

   To avoid doing something difficult or unpleasant.

   hésiter, reculer

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

   Synonymesbalkcringedemurflinchhesitatequailrecoilwaver

   Antonymesconfrontembracefacetackle

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