Deflate Definition

dĭ-flāt
deflated, deflates, deflating
verb
deflated, deflates, deflating
To release contained air or gas from.
American Heritage
To collapse by letting out air or gas.
To deflate a tire.
Webster's New World
To make or become smaller or less important.
Webster's New World
To reduce or lessen the size or importance of.
Losing the contest deflated my ego.
American Heritage
To cause deflation of (currency, prices, etc.)
Webster's New World
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Origin of Deflate

  • de– (in)flate

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Deflate Sentence Examples

  • It's when they start to deflate that you experience problems.

  • If you've been a freelance writer for many years now, you've probably seen the writing industry inflate and deflate like a balloon.

  • The bed should not deflate if there is a power outage but it may be necessary to readjust the bed once power is restored.

  • This budget item may not be as durable as higher-end options, according to reviewers on Amazon, but it does inflate and deflate quickly and offer comfortable seating and sleeping.

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Words Starting With

DDEDEF

Words Ending With

ETEATE

Unscrambles

deflate

Words Starting With D and Ending With E

Starts With D & Ends With EStarts With DE & Ends With EStarts With D & Ends With TE

Word Length

7 Letter Words7 Letter Words Starting With D7 Letter Words Ending With E