Start and Shrink

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Start

Start verb - To move suddenly and sharply (as in surprise).

Usage example: I started from my chair when I heard the sudden scream

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Shrink is a synonym for start in flinch topic. In some cases you can use "Shrink" instead a verb "Start", when it comes to topics like approach, fear, cower.

Nearby Words: started, startled, starting, starter, startup

Shrink

Shrink verb - To draw back in fear, pain, or disgust.

Usage example: shrinking back from the approaching flames

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Antonyms for Shrink

Start is a synonym for shrink in approach topic. You can use "Start" instead a verb "Shrink", if it concerns topics such as action, fear, flinch, cower.

Nearby Words: shrinking, shrinkage

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Common collocations

people	start people	shrink people
way	start way	shrink way
head	start head	shrink head

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