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Definition shrink from in British English

shrink from phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to not be willing to do something difficult, or to not deal with something unpleasant

Example

Anne didn't shrink from the difficult issues facing parents.

Example

He shrank from telling his secrets to anyone.

Synonyms and related words
avoid get out of duck out of
Definition shrink from in British English