deflate
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Britannica Dictionary definition of DEFLATE
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a
[+ object]
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to release air or gas from (something, such as a tire or balloon) and make it smaller
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deflate the tires
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a deflated football
b
[no object]
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to lose air or gas from inside
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opposite inflate
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The birthday balloons deflated after a few days.
2
[+ object]
a
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to make (someone) lose confidence or pride
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The harsh criticism left him utterly deflated.
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an insult that would deflate their egos
b
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to show that (something) is not important or true
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deflate [=defuse] an argument
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He has worked to deflate popular myths about investing.
3
[+ object]
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to cause (prices, costs, etc.) to decrease
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to cause (something, such as money or real estate) to lose value
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economic polices that could deflate (the value of) the dollar
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Deflated prices mean that farmers are getting less for their products.
