shrank
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There is 1 syllable in the word shrank.How to pronounce shrank:
Definition of shrank:
- shrank (verb):
- to become or cause to become smaller, sometimes because of wetness, heat, or cold
Synonyms for shrank:
collapsed
compressed
condensed
constricted
contract
contracted
decrease
decreased
deflate
diminish
diminished
downsize
drop off
dwindle
fall off
grow or get smaller
lessen
narrow
shorten
shrivel
wither
wrinkle
Antonyms for shrank:
accelerated
accrued
accumulated
appreciated
arose
ascended
averaged up
ballooned
became greater
bourgeoned
built
bulked
bulked up
burgeoned
climbed
continued
crescendoed
crested
doubled
escalated
expanded
filled out
flourished
got bigger
got higher
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