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quail vs shrink

shrink vs quail

quail and shrink both are nouns.

quail and shrink both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
quail Yes No Yes No
shrink Yes No Yes No
As verbs, quail and shrink are synonyms defined as:
  • quail and shrink: draw back, as with fear or pain
Other synonyms of quail include cringe, flinch, funk, recoil, squinch, wince.
quail (noun) shrink (noun)
small gallinaceous game birds a physician who specializes in psychiatry
flesh of quail; suitable for roasting or broiling if young; otherwise must be braised
quail (verb) shrink (verb)
draw back, as with fear or pain become smaller or draw together
reduce in size; reduce physically
wither, as with a loss of moisture
decrease in size, range, or extent
draw back, as with fear or pain
Difference between quail and shrink

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