Didn't shrink (5)
I believe the answer is:
dared
(Other definitions for dared that I've seen before include "was bold enough" , "Was brave enough" , "Acted with courage - or dread?" , "Challenged (to a deed)" , "Ventured" .)
I believe the answer is:
dared
(Other definitions for dared that I've seen before include "was bold enough" , "Was brave enough" , "Acted with courage - or dread?" , "Challenged (to a deed)" , "Ventured" .)