krimpen

Definitions of krimpen
  1. verb
    become smaller or draw together
    synonyms: ineenschrompelen, inkrimpen, verschrompelen
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    antonyms:
    rekken, uitrekken
    become longer by being stretched and pulled
    types:
    buigen, krommen
    contract
    type of:
    achteruitlopen, afnemen, minderen, slabakken, teruglopen, teruglopend, verminderen
    decrease in size, extent, or range
  2. verb
    wither, as with a loss of moisture
    synonyms: ineenschrompelen, inkrimpen, verschrompelen
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    types:
    afdrogen
    dry up and shrivel due to complete loss of moisture
    type of:
    achteruitlopen, afnemen, minderen, slabakken, teruglopen, teruglopend, verminderen
    decrease in size, extent, or range
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