shrunken away
Drawn inward, diminished
Shrunken away describes something that has diminished or receded, often through gradual withdrawal or decay.
A glacier may have shrunken away from where it once reached, or a person's confidence may have shrunken away after repeated failures.
The phrase suggests reduction over time rather than sudden disappearance.
- retreatedMoved backward from advance
- pulled backWithdrew to prior position
- backed offWithdrew from confrontation
- declinedRefused or diminished
- recededMoved gradually away
withered · emaciated · diminished · disengaged · weakened · worn thin · recoiled · waned · isolated · collapsed · withdrawn · faded · contracted · deflated · eroded · undermined · alienated · timid
shrunken awayjutted out
protruded · advanced · loomed · emerged · reached out
shrunken awaystood tall
Maintained dignity or resolve
asserted oneself · confronted · faced up · leaned in · pushed back
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