Shrinkage; contraction; recoil.

(slang, sometimes derogatory) A psychiatrist or psychotherapist.

(uncountable, business) Loss of inventory, for example due to shoplifting or not selling items before their expiration date.

(transitive) To cause to become smaller.

(intransitive) To become smaller; to contract.

(intransitive) To cower or flinch.

(transitive) To draw back; to withdraw.

(intransitive, figuratively) To withdraw or retire, as from danger.

(intransitive) To move back or away, especially because of fear or disgust.