deflate (Meaning)
deflate (v)
collapse by releasing contained air or gas
release contained air or gas from
reduce or lessen the size or importance of
produce deflation in
reduce or cut back the amount or availability of, creating a decline in value or prices
become deflated or flaccid, as by losing air
deflate (v. t.)
To reduce from an inflated condition.
Synonyms & Antonyms of deflate
deflate Sentence Examples
- The beach ball slowly **deflated** as the kids played with it throughout the afternoon.
- The stock market took a turn for the worse, causing stock prices to rapidly **deflate**.
- The hot air balloon gradually **deflated** as the pilot prepared to land.
- Feeling discouraged after the presentation, her confidence seemed to **deflate**.
- The mechanic carefully **deflated** the car tire before patching the leak.
- The air mattress **deflated** with a whoosh when the air valve was accidentally opened.
- The news report predicted rising interest rates could **deflate** the housing market.
- The party atmosphere **deflated** as the guests began to leave after midnight.
- The boxer **deflated** his opponent with a well-placed jab to the midsection.
- As the storm passed, the strong winds began to **deflate** the large inflatable decorations on the lawn.
FAQs About the word deflate
collapse by releasing contained air or gas, release contained air or gas from, reduce or lessen the size or importance of, produce deflation in, reduce or cut b
collapse, flatten, compress, shrink, dry up, shrivel, constrict, condense,drip, leak
inflate, bulk, inflate, bulk, blow up, expand, swell, swell, accumulate, puff (up)
The beach ball slowly **deflated** as the kids played with it throughout the afternoon.
The stock market took a turn for the worse, causing stock prices to rapidly **deflate**.
The hot air balloon gradually **deflated** as the pilot prepared to land.
Feeling discouraged after the presentation, her confidence seemed to **deflate**.
