shrinking

• Substantivo que designa o processo ou resultado de diminuir em tamanho, quantidade, volume ou 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.

   Encolhimento

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscontractiondeclinedecreasediminutiondwindlinglesseningreductionshrinkage

   Antônimosenlargementexpansiongrowthincreaseswelling

2. Act of decreasingB2formal

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

   Encolhimento

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscontractiondeclinedecreasediminutiondwindlinglesseningreductionshrinkage

   Antônimosenlargementexpansiongrowthincrease

• Verbo que indica a ação de diminuir de tamanho ou quantidade.

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.

   Encolher

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

   Sinônimoscompresscondensecontractdecreasedeflatediminishdwindlenarrowreducesubside

   Antônimosexpandgrowswell

2. Move back in fearB1informal

   To move away or recoil from something frightening or unpleasant.

   Recuar de medo

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

   Sinônimosblenchcowerdraw backflinchquailrecoilwince

   Antônimosadvanceapproachconfrontface

3. Avoid or hesitateB2formal

   To avoid doing something difficult or unpleasant.

   Evitar

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

   Sinônimosbalkcringedemurflinchhesitatequailrecoilwaver

   Antônimosconfrontembracefacetackle

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