deflated; deflating
1
: to release air or gas from
deflate a tire
2
: to reduce in size, importance, or effectiveness
deflate his ego with cutting remarks
3
: to reduce (a price level) or cause (a volume of credit) to contract
: to lose firmness through or as if through the escape of contained gas
Examples of deflate in a Sentence
The birthday balloons deflated after a few days.
The harsh criticism left him utterly deflated.
an insult that would deflate their egos
He has worked to deflate popular myths about investing.
Deflated prices mean that farmers are getting less for their products.
Recent Examples on the Web
Even famously passionate Ana Navarro seemed deflated.
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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ECONOMIC INDICATORS
After tough years of runaway inflation, the rate has finally deflated to a level that the Federal Reserve sees as normal.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Short-seller Hindenburg Research has done a fine job of deflating investors’ trust in Roblox.
—Nick Rockel, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2024
The balloon is then deflated, and a stent (tube) is often placed to keep the artery open so blood can flow easily.
—Christopher Lee, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2024
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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ECONOMIC INDICATORS
After tough years of runaway inflation, the rate has finally deflated to a level that the Federal Reserve sees as normal.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Short-seller Hindenburg Research has done a fine job of deflating investors’ trust in Roblox.
—Nick Rockel, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2024
The balloon is then deflated, and a stent (tube) is often placed to keep the artery open so blood can flow easily.
—Christopher Lee, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for deflate
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“Deflate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deflate. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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