shrinks, shrivels, recoils
1. Third person singular present indicative of 'encolher' - to become smaller in size or volume
The fabric encolhe when washed in hot water.
O tecido encolhe quando lavado em água quente.
2. To shrink back, recoil, or flinch from something
He encolhe from the cold wind.
Ele encolhe diante do vento frio.
3. To curl up or draw oneself into a smaller form
The cat encolhe into a ball.
O gato encolhe numa bola.
Related Idioms & Phrases
encolhe os ombros (shrugs shoulders)
encolhe-se de frio (shivers from cold)
encolhe de medo (recoils in fear)
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