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- pronunciation:
- dih
fleIt
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
deflates, deflating, deflated |
| definition 1: |
to cause to shrink or collapse by letting out air or gas.
He deflated the basketball by jumping up and down on it.- antonyms:
- expand, inflate
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| definition 2: |
to lessen the spirit or confidence of.
His anger deflated her good mood. |
| definition 3: |
to become shrunk or smaller.
The tire deflated.
- antonyms:
- inflate
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| related words: |
degrade, depress |
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| derivation: |
deflator (n.) |
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