Meaning of deflate

Definition of deflate

(verb) collapse by releasing contained air or gas; "deflate a balloon"
release contained air or gas from; "deflate the air mattress"
reduce or lessen the size or importance of; "The bad review of his work deflated his self-confidence"
produce deflation in; "The new measures deflated the economy"
reduce or cut back the amount or availability of, creating a decline in value or prices; "deflate the currency"
become deflated or flaccid, as by losing air; "The balloons deflated"

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