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deflate verb
Meaning : Collapse by releasing contained air or gas.
Example :
Deflate a balloon.
Meaning : Release contained air or gas from.
Example :
Deflate the air mattress.
Meaning : Reduce or lessen the size or importance of.
Example :
The bad review of his work deflated his self-confidence.
Synonyms : puncture
Meaning : Produce deflation in.
Example :
The new measures deflated the economy.
Cause prices to rise by increasing the available currency or credit.
The war inflated the economy.inflate
Meaning : Reduce or cut back the amount or availability of, creating a decline in value or prices.
Example :
Deflate the currency.
