encolhimento
[ẽ.ko.ʎi.ˈmẽ.tu]
nounmasculinepl: encolhimentos
shrinkage, shrinking, contraction
1. The act or process of becoming smaller in size or volume
The encolhimento of the fabric after washing was unexpected.
O encolhimento do tecido após a lavagem foi inesperado.
2. A physical withdrawal or curling up of the body
The encolhimento of his shoulders showed his discomfort.
O encolhimento dos seus ombros mostrou seu desconforto.
3. Economic contraction or decline in activity
The market experienced significant encolhimento during the crisis.
O mercado experimentou um encolhimento significativo durante a crise.
4. Timidity or reluctance; a drawing back emotionally
His encolhimento in social situations was evident.
Seu encolhimento em situações sociais era evidente.
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