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DEFLATING Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word deflating. (exact relations)
There are 21 hypernyms of the word deflating. (close relations)
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deflatedeflateddeflates

Best Alternative Words for DEFLATING

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demoralizing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• destructive of morale and self-reliance

depressing
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy

discouraging
adjectiveadj
adjective

• depriving of confidence or hope or enthusiasm and hence often deterring action

adjective satellite

• expressing disapproval in order to dissuade

disheartening
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• destructive of morale and self-reliance

dispiriting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• destructive of morale and self-reliance

puncture
verb, nounv, n
noun

• loss of air pressure in a tire when a hole is made by some sharp object

• a small hole made by a sharp object

• the act of puncturing or perforating

verb

• pierce with a pointed object; make a hole into

• make by piercing

• reduce or lessen the size or importance of

• cause to lose air pressure or collapse by piercing

• be pierced or punctured

Best Hypernyms For DEFLATING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for deflating, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (16)
alter change collapse cut decrease deprecate depreciate diminish fall lessen modify reduce release trim turn vilipend
Phrases (5)
bring downcut backcut downtrim backtrim down

Alternatives for DEMORALIZING

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