deflate

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A verb used to indicate the act of releasing air or gas from something, or reducing in size, importance, or confidence.

1. Release air or gasB1formal

   To cause something to become smaller by releasing the air or gas inside.

   إفراغ الهواء

   • He used a pump to deflate the air mattress.
   • The balloon slowly deflated after the party.
   • You need to deflate the tire before changing it.

   المرادفاتcollapseemptyflattenlet downlet outvent

   الأضدادblowexpandinflatepump

2. Reduce confidence or prideB2formal

   To make someone feel less confident, proud, or important.

   إضعاف الثقة

   • The criticism deflated his enthusiasm for the project.
   • Her harsh words deflated his ego completely.
   • The team's loss deflated their morale.

   المرادفاتabashchastenflattenhumblehumiliatemortifysquashtake down

   الأضدادboostemboldenencourageinspire

3. Reduce economic valueC1formalbusiness

   To cause a reduction in the price or value of something, especially in an economy.

   خفض القيمة

   • The government took measures to deflate the currency.
   • Rising interest rates can deflate the housing market.
   • The economic crisis deflated stock prices significantly.

   المرادفاتcontractdepressdevaluelowerreduceshrink

   الأضدادinflatereflate