deflate

[dɪˈfleɪt]

deflate Definition

• 1. to let air or gas out of something, usually in a slow and controlled way
• 2. to reduce the level or amount of something

Using deflate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "deflate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He deflated the balloon with a pin.

• Example

  The company's profits have deflated in recent years.

• Example

  The team's morale was deflated after losing the game.

deflate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for deflate

• flatten
• collapse
• shrink
• reduce

Antonyms for deflate

• inflate
• expand
• blow up

Phrases with deflate

• deflate someone's ego

  to make someone feel less important or proud

  Example

  His boss deflated his ego by criticizing his work in front of everyone.

• deflate a crisis

  to reduce the intensity or severity of a crisis

  Example

  The government's measures helped to deflate the economic crisis.

• deflate expectations

  to lower or reduce expectations

  Example

  The poor reviews deflated our expectations for the movie.

Origins of deflate

from Latin 'deflare', meaning 'to blow away'

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Summary: deflate in Brief

To 'deflate' [dɪˈfleɪt] means to release air or gas from something, or to reduce the level or amount of something. Examples include 'He deflated the balloon with a pin,' and 'The company's profits have deflated in recent years.' Phrases like 'deflate someone's ego' and 'deflate expectations' denote reducing pride or lowering expectations.