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shrink vs quail

quail vs shrink

shrink and quail both are nouns.

shrink and quail both are verbs.

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

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