Definition of Deflate
Deflate
de·flate
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to release air or gas from something;
e.g. Since the bike rode over a sharp nail, the tire started to slowly deflate.
(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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