DEFLATE definition: to release the air or gas from (something inflated, as a balloon). See examples of deflate used in a sentence.

Definition of deflate verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

DEFLATE definition: 1. If something that has air or gas inside it deflates, or is deflated, it becomes smaller because…. Learn more.

If you deflate someone or something, you take away their confidence or make them seem less important.

To deflate is to let the air out of something. If you deflate the tires on your brother's bike, he won't be able to ride it until he gets them pumped up again. You can deflate anything that's full of air or …

The Deflategate scandal was a National Football League (NFL) controversy in the United States involving the allegation that New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady ordered the deliberate …

Jun 21, 2025 · deflate (third-person singular simple present deflates, present participle deflating, simple past and past participle deflated) (transitive, economics) To reduce the amount of available currency …

deflation (n.) 1891, "release of air," noun of action from deflate (q.v.). In reference to currency or economic situations, from 1916. Related: Deflationary.

Aug 23, 2025 · Deflation is characterized by a general decline in prices, which increases the purchasing power of money but can harm borrowers and financial markets. The major causes of deflation include...

DEFLATE meaning: 1 : to release air or gas from (something, such as a tire or balloon) and make it smaller; 2 : to lose air or gas from inside