Synonyms of shrinkage

shrinkage

noun

ˈshriŋ-kij 

as in decrease

the amount by which something is lessened

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• decrease
• reduction
• dent
• decline
• drop
• depletion
• diminution
• loss
• depression
• decrement
• diminishment
• slump
• abatement
• falloff
• drop-off
• fall
• subtraction
• step-down
• deduction
• downturn
• cut
• shortening
• cutback
• slip
• curtailment
• retrenchment

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• increase
• enlargement
• rise
• gain
• increment
• accumulation
• addition
• boost
• raise
• extension
• accrual
• accretion
• supplement
• continuation
• uptick
• step-up
• upturn
• upswing
• uptrend

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of shrinkage

Although meltwater initially increases as glaciers melt, long-term glacier shrinkage reduces seasonal meltwater, which communities depend on during summer heat, Huss said. — Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026

Use cool water to avoid shrinkage, skip the fabric softener, and use a small amount of mild detergent to avoid detergent residue from lurking on the fabric after washing. — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026

Curly and coily hair, for example, can appear to grow more slowly because of shrinkage and may also be more prone to breakage. — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026

Debris from asteroid and comet impacts has obscured evidence of the planet's shrinkage. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026