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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 | ||||||||
| 41% | 7 | To shrink or shrink away from someone or something threatening or intimidating | ||||||
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| 36% | 8 | Shrink or collapse explosively | ||||||
verb • burst inward | ||||||||
Cause To Shrink Or Collapse Crossword Clue
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DEFLATE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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DEFLATE
Updated: October 13, 2023
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