Shrinking

/ˈʃrɪŋkɪŋ/

Synonyms

  • reducing
  • contracting
  • declining
  • diminishing
  • lessening

Slang Meanings

To give up or retreat in a situation.
He was shrinking from the challenge.
To become overwhelmed and withdraw.
When the pressure was too much, he started shrinking away from his friends.