What does "encogimiento" mean in English?

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Spanish

encogimiento

English

shrinking

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Alternative translations of "encogimiento"

shrug
contraction
withdrawal
retraction

Examples of how to use "encogimiento" in Spanish

Spanish
Sentí un encogimiento de corazón.
English
I felt a tightening in my chest.
Spanish
Su encogimiento de hombros fue evidente.
English
His shrug was obvious.
Spanish
El encogimiento de la lana ocurrió.
English
The wool shrank.
Spanish
Noté un encogimiento en la tela.
English
I noticed a shrinkage in the fabric.
Spanish
El encogimiento psicológico afecta la confianza.
English
Psychological shrinking affects confidence.

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Sentí un encogimiento de corazón.

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