I shrank/I shrunk/I shrugged
1. First person singular preterite of 'encolher' - to shrink or become smaller in size
The fabric shrank in the wash.
O tecido encolhi na lavagem.
2. To shrug one's shoulders; to draw back in fear or disgust
I shrugged at the question.
Encolhi os ombros diante da pergunta.
3. To shrivel or contract
The plant shriveled up without water.
A planta encolhi sem água.
Related Idioms & Phrases
encolher os ombros - to shrug one's shoulders
encolher de medo - to shrink back in fear
encolher na máquina - to shrink in the washing machine
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