Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
deflate
verb
/dɪˈfleɪt/
Definition
To release air or gas from an object, causing it to decrease in size or pressure.
Examples
- After the party, we had to deflate all the balloons.
- The sudden leak caused the tire to deflate quickly.
- He felt his confidence deflate after receiving the criticism.
Meaning
Deflate means to reduce the internal pressure of something, typically an inflatable object or balloon.
Synonyms
- reduce
- let out
- decompress
- slacken
