Definition and Synonyms for Deflate

Definition of Deflate

1. Collapse by releasing contained air or gas Verb
2. Release contained air or gas from Verb
3. Reduce or lessen the size or importance of Verb
4. Produce deflation in Verb
5. Reduce or cut back the amount or availability of, creating a decline in value or prices Verb
6. Become deflated or flaccid, as by losing air Verb

deflator
Noun
derivation
1
1. a statistical factor designed to remove the effect of inflation; inflation adjusted variables are in constant dollars
deflation
Noun
derivation
5
1. the act of letting the air out of something
2. a contraction of economic activity resulting in a decline of prices
3. a contraction of economic activity resulting in a decline of prices
4. the act of letting the air out of something
5. the act of letting the air out of something
inflate
Verb
antonym
3
1. fill with gas or air
2. increase the amount or availability of, creating a rise in value
3. cause prices to rise by increasing the available currency or credit

Words Rhyme with deflate

Etymology for deflate