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deflate
verb(de-flate)
reduce or lessen the size or importance of
Synonyms: puncture,
Examples:
The bad review of his work deflated his self-confidence.
deflate
verb(de-flate)
become deflated or flaccid, as by losing air
Antonyms: inflate,
Examples:
The balloons deflated.
deflate
verb(de-flate)
collapse by releasing contained air or gas
Examples:
Deflate a balloon.
deflate
verb(de-flate)
produce deflation in
Antonyms: inflate,
Examples:
The new measures deflated the economy.
deflate
verb(de-flate)
reduce or cut back the amount or availability of, creating a decline in value or prices
Antonyms: inflate,
Examples:
Deflate the currency.
deflate
verb(de-flate)
release contained air or gas from
Examples:
Deflate the air mattress.

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