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Definitions

deflate

[dih-fleyt] / dɪˈfleɪt /
VERB
reduce or cause to contract
Synonyms
STRONGEST
depress diminish exhaust
STRONG
collapse decrease depreciate devalue empty flatten puncture shrink squash void
Antonyms
STRONGEST
increase
STRONG
develop enlarge expand grow raise
WEAK
blow up boost build up inflate
VERB
humiliate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
disconcert mortify
STRONG
chasten dash debunk dispirit humble
WEAK
cut down to size kick in the teeth knock down let down easy let wind out of sails puncture balloon put down shoot down take down
Antonyms
STRONG
aid assist encourage help
WEAK
blow up boost build up expand inflate

Example Sentences

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It was reminiscent of Roger Federer at his best, able to relieve pressure and deflate opponents by serving his way out of trouble.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

“The great hurt and fear for folks that steward the farmworker movement now is that this news will deflate the struggle that is so essential and is so hard,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Detractors say the law would slow development and deflate property values.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

So, on the consumer side, costs will deflate.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

As soon as he disappears into the basement, the dogs sort of deflate.

From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead

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