Cause To Shrink Or Collapse Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is DEFLATE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: DEFLATE

Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	7		Exact Match!
2	41%	7		To shrink or shrink away from someone or something threatening or intimidating
3	36%	8		Shrink or collapse explosively

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "DEFLATE" which means:

verb

• Collapse by releasing contained air or gas
• Release contained air or gas from
• Reduce or lessen the size or importance of
• Produce deflation in
• Reduce or cut back the amount or availability of, creating a decline in value or prices
• Become deflated or flaccid, as by losing air

An example sentence would be:

• "I used a needle to deflate the balloon."
• "The team was deflated after losing the game."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Quick30 May 2011	Down 13
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