DEFLATE definition

DEFLATE

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WordNet

(1) Become deflated or flaccid, as by losing air

"The balloons deflated"

(2) Reduce or lessen the size or importance of

"The bad review of his work deflated his self-confidence"

(3) Release contained air or gas from

"Deflate the air mattress"

(4) Collapse by releasing contained air or gas

"Deflate a balloon"

WiktionaryText

To cause an object to decrease or become smaller in some parameter, e.g. to shrink
To reduce the amount of available currency or credit and thus lower prices.
To become deflated.
To let down or disappoint.