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