What is the antonym of “bloat”?
The antonyms of bloat are deflate and shrink. The antonyms deflate and shrink convey the opposite meaning of bloat, which is to reduce in size or volume.
Brief Definitions of the Antonym(s)
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deflate
To release air or gas from something, causing it to become smaller or less inflated.
Example
He had to deflate the tire to fix the puncture.
shrink
To become smaller in size or volume.
Example
The sweater shrunk in the wash and no longer fit him.
How are these antonyms different from each other?
- 1Deflate is used when air or gas is released from something, causing it to become smaller or less inflated.
- 2Shrink is used when something becomes smaller in size or volume, often due to external factors such as heat or water.
Good things to know
- 1Inflation and Deflation: Use bloat and deflate to describe changes in the size or volume of objects due to air or gas.
- 2Size and Volume: Use bloat and shrink to describe changes in the size or volume of objects due to external factors.
- 3Metaphorical Usage: Use these antonyms metaphorically to describe changes in the value or importance of things.
Remember this!
The antonyms deflate and shrink convey the opposite meaning of bloat, which is to reduce in size or volume. Use deflate when air or gas is released from something, causing it to become smaller or less inflated. Use shrink when something becomes smaller in size or volume, often due to external factors such as heat or water. These antonyms can be used to describe changes in the size or volume of objects, both literally and metaphorically.
