Deflate

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /diːˈfleɪt/
• Rhymes: -eɪt

Full definition of deflate

Verb

1. (transitive) To cause an object to decrease or become smaller in some parameter, e.g. to shrink
2. (transitive, economics) To reduce the amount of available currency or credit and thus lower prices.
3. (intransitive) To become deflated.
4. (transitive) To let down or disappoint.

Antonyms

• inflate