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   De·flate

   /dəˈflāt/

   

   verb

   • 1. let air or gas out of (a tire, balloon, or similar object): "he deflated one of the tires" Similar let downempty the air out ofcollapseflattenvoidpunctureOpposite inflateblow up
   • ▪ be emptied of air or gas: "the balloon deflated" Similar go downcollapseshrinkcontractflattenOpposite inflateexpand
   • 2. cause (someone) to suddenly lose confidence or feel less important: "his response deflated me" Similar subduehumblecowhumiliatemortifychastenchagrindispiritdismaydiscouragedisheartensquashcrushflattenbring downbring lowtake down a peg or twotake the wind out of someone's sailsinformal:cut down to sizeknock the stuffing out ofput downOpposite aggrandize
   • ▪ reduce the level of (an emotion or feeling): "her anger was deflated"
   • 3. bring about a general reduction of price levels in (an economy): "the budget deflated the economy" Similar reduceslow downmake less activediminishlessenlowerdevaluedepreciatedepressOpposite inflate

   Word Origin late 19th century: from de- (expressing reversal) + -flate (as in inflate).

   Derivatives

   • 1. deflator noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishdeflate | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   deflate definition: 1. to let all the air or gas out of something, or to become emptied of air or gas: 2. to make…. Learn more.

3. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › deflatedeflate - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Apr 5, 2024 · deflate (third-person singular simple present deflates, present participle deflating, simple past and past participle deflated) ( transitive) To remove air or some other gas from within an elastic container, e.g. a balloon or tyre. Coordinate terms: deaerate, deair.

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   deflate meaning, definition, what is deflate: if a tyre, balloon etc deflates, or if y...: Learn more.

5. www.wordreference.com › definition › deflatedeflate - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   v.t. to release the air or gas from (something inflated, as a balloon): They deflated the tires slightly to allow the truck to drive under the overpass. to depress or reduce (a person or a person's ego, hopes, spirits, etc.); puncture; dash: Her rebuff thoroughly deflated me.

6. www.britannica.com › dictionary › deflateDeflate Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   DEFLATE meaning: 1 : to release air or gas from (something, such as a tire or balloon) and make it smaller; 2 : to lose air or gas from inside.

7. www.betterwordsonline.com › dictionary › deflateDeflate - Definition, Meaning, Synonyms, Etymology

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   Dictionary Definition of 'deflate'. To reduce or decrease the pressure, size, or intensity of something, typically by releasing air or removing an inflating substance. "His thoughtless comment seemed to deflate her enthusiasm."

8. www.yourdictionary.com › deflateDeflate Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Deflate Definition. dĭ-flāt. deflated, deflates, deflating. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Origin. Verb. Filter. verb. deflated, deflates, deflating. To release contained air or gas from. American Heritage. To collapse by letting out air or gas. To deflate a tire. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.