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   deflate

   /dɪˈfleɪt/

   verb

   • 1. let air or gas out of (a tyre, balloon, or similar object): "he deflated one of the tyres" Similar let downempty the air out ofcollapseflattenvoidpunctureOpposite inflateblow up
   • ▪ be emptied of air or gas: "the balloon deflated" Similar go downcollapseshrinkcontractflattenOpposite inflateexpand
   • 2. make (someone) suddenly lose confidence or feel dispirited: "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).

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   • 1. deflator noun

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   What does it mean to deflate a bike?

   • Other forms: deflated; deflating; deflates To deflate is to let the air out of something. If you deflate the tires on your brother's bike, he won't be able to ride it until he gets them pumped up again. You can deflate anything that's full of air or another gas: an air mattress, an inflatable sled, a helium balloon, or the tires on your car.

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   What does deflate mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! DEFLATE definition: 1. If something that has air or gas inside it deflates, or is deflated, it becomes smaller because…. Learn more.

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   What is the difference between compress and deflate?

   • compress implies a pressing into a small compass and definite shape usually against resistance. constrict implies a tightening that reduces diameter. deflate implies a contracting by reducing the internal pressure of contained air or gas. The birthday balloons deflated after a few days.

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   What does a deflated price mean?

   • The harsh criticism left him utterly deflated. an insult that would deflate their egos He has worked to deflate popular myths about investing. Deflated prices mean that farmers are getting less for their products. Recent Examples on the Web Bonus: The blocks can be deflated for easy storage when not in use.

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   Deflate means to make something smaller by letting air or gas out, to weaken something or someone, or to reduce the value of money in an economy. See how to use deflate in different contexts and languages with Cambridge Dictionary.

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   Deflate definition: to release the air or gas from (something inflated, as a balloon). See examples of DEFLATE used in a sentence.

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   Deflate is a verb that means to release air or gas from, or to reduce in size, importance, or effectiveness. It is not related to the compression algorithm deflate used in data compression.

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   To deflate is to let the air out of something. If you deflate the tires on your brother's bike, he won't be able to ride it until he gets them pumped up again. You can deflate anything that's full of air or another gas: an air mattress, an inflatable sled, a helium balloon, or the tires on your car.

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   verb. us / dɪˈfleɪt / uk / dɪˈfleɪt / deflate verb (MAKE SMALLER) Add to word list. [ I or T ] If something that has air or gas inside it deflates, or is deflated, it becomes smaller because it loses the air or gas: to deflate a balloon / tire. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Becoming and making smaller or less. abridgment. attenuated.

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   Learn the meaning of deflate as a verb in British and American English, with examples of usage and synonyms. Deflate can mean to release air or gas, to reduce confidence or importance, or to cause deflation of currency or prices.

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    Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the verb deflate, which can mean to let air out of something, to make someone feel less confident, or to reduce the amount of money in a country. See examples, synonyms and word origin.