Deflate Synonyms and Antonyms

dĭ-flāt
To cause to be no longer believed or valued
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. debunk
  2. discredit
  3. explode
  4. puncture
  5. shoot down
Reduce or cause to contract
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. humble
  2. puncture
  3. discourage
  4. collapse
  5. let the air out
  6. devaluate
  7. diminish
  8. flatten
  9. humiliate
  10. lessen
  11. reduce
Antonyms:
  1. inflate
  2. expand
  3. blow up
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Humiliate
(Verb)
Antonyms:
  1. inflate
  2. boost
  3. build up

Words Related to Deflate

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Deflate Sentence Examples

  • It's when they start to deflate that you experience problems.

  • If you've been a freelance writer for many years now, you've probably seen the writing industry inflate and deflate like a balloon.

  • The bed should not deflate if there is a power outage but it may be necessary to readjust the bed once power is restored.

  • This budget item may not be as durable as higher-end options, according to reviewers on Amazon, but it does inflate and deflate quickly and offer comfortable seating and sleeping.

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