inflation

[in-fley-shuhn] / ɪnˈfleɪ ʃən /

NOUN

increase, swelling

Synonyms

STRONGEST

boom expansion hike rise

STRONG

aggrandizement boost buildup distension enhancement enlargement escalation extension intensification prosperity puffiness spread tumefaction

WEAK

blowing up

Antonyms

STRONG

abridgment compression decrease reduction

WEAK

deflation shrinkage

Example Sentences

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Many such households also face higher debt levels and budgetary constraints, given the persistence of elevated inflation.

From Barron's

It has a dual mandate of holding inflation near a long-term target of two percent while ensuring maximum employment.

From Barron's

The NBC News poll also found that voters see inflation and the cost of living as the top issue facing the nation.

From The Wall Street Journal

Further escalations could see oil priced in the hundreds of dollars per barrel, spurring higher inflation in the future.

From Barron's

Adjusted for inflation, home prices today are roughly 45% higher than they were in the 1970s.

From Barron's