Deflate ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Deflate ( verb )

1. To release air or gas from something, such as a tire or balloon, so that it becomes less full or flat.
2. To reduce the size, value, or importance of something.
3. To reduce the amount of money in circulation.

Origin:

From latin deflare, from de- + flare to blow.

Examples:

1. The children let the air out of the balloon, causing it to deflate.
2. His ego was deflated when he realized he was not as good as he thought.
3. The government's policy of deflation caused prices to fall, but also led to unemployment.
4. The soccer ball needed to be deflated before the match could begin.
5. The company's stock prices deflated after the scandal broke.

(As a noun)

Deflate ( noun )

1. To release air or gas from something, such as a tire or balloon, so that it becomes less full or flat.
2. To reduce the size, value, or importance of something.
3. To reduce the amount of money in circulation.

Origin:

From latin deflare, from de- + flare to blow.

Examples:

1. The children let the air out of the balloon, causing it to deflate.
2. His ego was deflated when he realized he was not as good as he thought.
3. The government's policy of deflation caused prices to fall, but also led to unemployment.
4. The soccer ball needed to be deflated before the match could begin.
5. The company's stock prices deflated after the scandal broke.