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KK Pronunciation

〔 dIˋflet 〕

Pronunciation

〔 diˊfleit 〕


Overview of verb deflate

The verb deflate has 6 senses


  • deflate -- (collapse by releasing contained air or gas; "deflate a balloon")

  • deflate -- (release contained air or gas from; "deflate the air mattress")

  • deflate, puncture -- (reduce or lessen the size or importance of; "The bad review of his work deflated his self-confidence")

  • deflate -- (produce deflation in; "The new measures deflated the economy")

  • deflate -- (reduce or cut back the amount or availability of, creating a decline in value or prices; "deflate the currency")

  • deflate -- (become deflated or flaccid, as by losing air; "The balloons deflated")