Deflate Meaning

There are 6 meaning(s) for word Deflate

Meaning 1 : reduce or lessen the size or importance of

    Example : The bad review of his work deflated his self-confidence

    Synonyms : puncture
Meaning 2 : become deflated or flaccid, as by losing air

    Example : The balloons deflated

Meaning 3 : collapse by releasing contained air or gas

    Example : deflate a balloon

Meaning 4 : produce deflation in

    Example : The new measures deflated the economy

Meaning 5 : reduce or cut back the amount or availability of, creating a decline in value or prices

    Example : deflate the currency

Meaning 6 : release contained air or gas from

    Example : deflate the air mattress

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