deflate
//dɪˈfleɪt//
Verb
deflateInfinitive
deflatePresent tense
deflatedPast tense
deflatedPast participle
deflatingPresent participle
deflatesThird-person singular
1
To release air or gas from something, causing it to become smaller or flatter.
He deflated the balloon after the party.
2
To become smaller or flatter by losing air or gas.
The balloon slowly deflated overnight.
Verb
deflateInfinitive
deflatePresent tense
deflatedPast tense
deflatedPast participle
deflatingPresent participle
deflatesThird-person singular
1
To reduce someone's confidence, enthusiasm, or sense of importance.
His harsh criticism deflated her enthusiasm for the project.
2
To reduce the level of economic activity, prices, or the money supply in an economy.
The central bank decided to deflate the economy by raising interest rates.