deflate Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb collapse by releasing contained air or gas
   
   • deflate a balloon
2. verb release contained air or gas from
   
   • deflate the air mattress
3. verb reduce or lessen the size or importance of
   puncture.
   
   • The bad review of his work deflated his self-confidence
4. verb produce deflation in
   
   • The new measures deflated the economy
5. verb reduce or cut back the amount or availability of, creating a decline in value or prices
   
   • deflate the currency
6. verb become deflated or flaccid, as by losing air
   
   • The balloons deflated

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