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  1. shrink away to move back and away from someone or something, especially because you are frightened or you do not want them to touch you
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   ▪ "You're disgusting," Nell said to him, shrinking away from him and shivering.
   ■ SIMILAR TO: ↑shrink back, ↑shrink from
  2. shrink away to try to avoid doing or being involved in something that is unpleasant

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