Asking her out is withering experience (9)
I believe the answer is:
shrinkage
(Other definitions for shrinkage that I've seen before include "waste allowance" , "theft from store?" , "effect of melting?" , "Size reduction" , "Contraction" .)
I believe the answer is:
shrinkage
(Other definitions for shrinkage that I've seen before include "waste allowance" , "theft from store?" , "effect of melting?" , "Size reduction" , "Contraction" .)