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单词 deflations
释义

deflate

verb

de·​flate di-ˈflāt How to pronounce deflate (audio) ˌdē- How to pronounce deflate (audio)
deflated; deflating

transitive verb

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

intransitive verb

: to lose firmness through or as if through the escape of contained gas
deflator noun
or less commonly deflater
di-ˈflā-tər How to pronounce deflate (audio)
ˌdē-

Example Sentences

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.
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Word History

Etymology

de- + -flate (as in inflate)

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Kids Definition

deflate

verb

de·​flate di-ˈflāt How to pronounce deflate (audio)
deflated; deflating
1
: to let the air or gas out of something that has been blown up
2
: to reduce in size or importance
The criticism deflated her confidence.

deflations

noun

plural of deflation
as in downturns

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • downturns
  • shrinkages
  • diminutions
  • decreases
  • falloffs
  • deteriorations
  • downtrends
  • slumps
  • sags
  • devolutions
  • diminishments
  • degradations
  • reductions
  • degenerations
  • dips
  • losses
  • falls
  • debasements
  • eclipses
  • decrements
  • degeneracies
  • dark ages
  • downslides
  • downgrades
  • nadirs
  • declines
  • decadences
  • drops
  • disintegrations
  • de-escalations
  • ebbs
  • depreciations
  • slips
  • abatements
  • declinations
  • declensions
  • decompositions
  • decays
  • downfalls
  • dégringolades
  • drop-offs
  • sunsets
  • breakups
  • descents
  • dissolutions
  • abasements
  • destructions
  • decimations
  • ruins
  • ruinations
  • demolitions
  • havoc
  • demolishments
  • desolations

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • developments
  • evolutions
  • growths
  • advancements
  • increases
  • restorations
  • flowerings
  • gains
  • renewals
  • increments
  • enhancements
  • accretions
  • augmentations
  • revitalizations
  • additions
  • accruals
  • supplements
  • raises
  • rises
  • upswings
  • boosts
  • ascents
  • addenda
  • addendums
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