deflate

• Verb, das das Ablassen von Luft oder Gas aus etwas bezeichnet oder eine Verringerung von Größe, Bedeutung oder Selbstvertrauen ausdrückt.

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.

   Luft ablassen

   • 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.

   Synonymecollapseemptyflattenlet downlet outvent

   Antonymeblowexpandinflatepump

2. Reduce confidence or prideB2formal

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

   Selbstbewusstsein nehmen

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

   Synonymeabashchastenflattenhumblehumiliatemortifysquashtake down

   Antonymeboostemboldenencourageinspire

3. Reduce economic valueC1formalbusiness

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

   Wert senken

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

   Synonymecontractdepressdevaluelowerreduceshrink

   Antonymeinflatereflate