DEFLATES - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Verb

release contained air or gas from

Example: deflate the air mattress

Part of speech: Verb

collapse by releasing contained air or gas

Example: deflate a balloon

Part of speech: Verb

become deflated or flaccid, as by losing air

Example: The balloons deflated

Part of speech: Verb

reduce or cut back the amount or availability of, creating a decline in value or prices

Example: deflate the currency

Part of speech: Verb

produce deflation in

Example: The new measures deflated the economy

Part of speech: Verb

reduce or lessen the size or importance of

Example: The bad review of his work deflated his self-confidence