Shrink from Meaning in English
expression
ˈʃɹɪŋk/ /ˈfɹəm
SHRINGK frum
ʃɹˈɪŋk/ /fɹˈɒm
shringk FROM
Definition
To avoid doing something because you are afraid, worried, or unwilling; to be unwilling to do something difficult or unpleasant.
Usage & Nuances
Somewhat formal and literary; commonly used with abstract concepts (e.g., 'shrink from responsibility', 'shrink from confrontation'). Implies emotional hesitation rather than physical movement. Do not confuse with 'shrink' (to become smaller) in a literal sense.
Spanish: rehuir - evitarPortuguese (BR): evitar - recuar dePortuguese (PT): evitar - recuar deChinese (Simplified): 回避 - 退缩Chinese (Traditional): 迴避 - 退縮Hindi: से बचना - हिचकिचानाArabic: يتجنب - يتهرب منBengali: এড়িয়ে চলা - সরে যাওয়া (কোনো কিছুর সামনে থেকে)Russian: уклоняться - избегать (чего-либо)Japanese: 尻込みする - ためらうVietnamese: né tránh - ngần ngạiKorean: 피하다 - 주저하다Turkish: kaçınmak - çekinmekUrdu: گریز کرنا - ہچکچاناIndonesian: menghindar - enggan (melakukan sesuatu)
Example Sentences
Many people shrink from speaking in public.
basic
She did not shrink from the difficult task.
basic
Do not shrink from new experiences.
basic
Even when criticized, he never shrinks from telling the truth.
natural
I shrink from the idea of lying to my friends.
natural
It’s natural to shrink from confrontation, but sometimes it’s necessary.
natural