To come to a dead-end.
Going nowhere; blocked.
A road with no exit.
A position that offers no hope of progress.
To draw back; to withdraw.
To cause to become smaller.
To withdraw or retire, as from danger.
To move back or away, especially because of fear or disgust.
To cower or flinch.
To become smaller; to contract.
A psychiatrist or psychotherapist.
Shrinkage; contraction; recoil.
Loss of inventory, for example due to shoplifting or not selling items before their expiration date.