Definition of Deflate
Deflate
De·flate
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To reduce or remove air or gas from something, making it smaller or less tense.
e.g. The bicycle tire started to deflate after the puncture.
(verb)
to cause someone to suddenly lose confidence importance;
e.g. His negative remarks deflated her confidence and made her feel unimportant.
(verb)
(of currency or money) to cause to reduce or depress from an inflated level or position;
e.g. The prices of cars and houses have deflated.
(verb)
to reduce the level or intensity of an emotion or feeling;
e.g. Her anger deflated immediately when her puppy jumped into her lap to help her relax.
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