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Definition deflate in British English

deflate verb

verb
/diːˈfleɪt/
1

to make someone feel less confident or important

Example

Peter's comments completely deflated the boy's confidence.

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disappoint let down discourage
2

if a tyre or balloon deflates, or if you deflate it, air comes out of it

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empty unpack clear
3

to make changes in an economy in order to lower prices

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bargain beat down bottom out
4

to show that something is not true

Example

a comment intended to deflate rumours that the President is ill

Synonyms and related words
dispute disprove debunk
Definition deflate in British English