Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples
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Word:
deflate
IPA transcription: [dɪfl'eɪt]
verb
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
deflate
Meaning:
become deflated or flaccid, as by losing air; "The balloons deflated"
Synonyms:
deflate
Meaning:
reduce or cut back the amount or availability of, creating a decline in value or prices; "deflate the currency"
Synonyms:
deflate
Meaning:
produce deflation in; "The new measures deflated the economy"
Synonyms:
deflate, puncture
Meaning:
reduce or lessen the size or importance of; "The bad review of his work deflated his self-confidence"
Synonyms:
deflate
Meaning:
release contained air or gas from; "deflate the air mattress"
Synonyms:
deflate
Meaning:
collapse by releasing contained air or gas; "deflate a balloon"
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