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shrinkage

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Synonyms and Antonyms of shrinkage

the amount by which something is lessened

she knew that her diet was working by the striking shrinkage of her waist

Synonyms of shrinkage

abatement, decline, decrease, decrement, dent, depletion, depression, diminishment, diminution, drop, drop-off, fall, falloff, loss, reduction, step-down

Words Related to shrinkage

deduction, subtraction

downturn, slip, slump

curtailment, cut, cutback, retrenchment, shortening

Near Antonyms of shrinkage

accretion, accrual, accumulation, addition, supplement

continuation, extension

upswing, uptrend, upturn

Antonyms of shrinkage

boost, enlargement, gain, increase, increment, raise, rise, step-up, uptick

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