Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Deflate.
Deflate - as a verb
Collapse by releasing contained air or gas
Example: "Deflate a balloon"
Release contained air or gas from
Example: "Deflate the air mattress"
Reduce or lessen the size or importance of
Example: "The bad review of his work deflated his self-confidence"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
punctureProduce deflation in
Example: "The new measures deflated the economy"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
inflateReduce or cut back the amount or availability of, creating a decline in value or prices
Example: "Deflate the currency"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
inflateBecome deflated or flaccid, as by losing air
Example: "The balloons deflated"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
inflateExample Sentences
"I used a needle to deflate the balloon."
"The team was deflated after losing the game."
"He quickly deflated the tires of the bicycle."
"The economic crisis caused property values to deflate."
"She slowly deflated the air mattress."
Word Game Points
Is DEFLATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, deflate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DEFLATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is DEFLATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, deflate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDEFLATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is DEFLATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, deflate is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDEFLATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
