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The balloon began to deflate.
What does Deflate mean?
Deflate means let air out or reduce confidence.
Dictionary definition
To let air or gas out of something, or to make confidence or excitement become weaker.
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A harsh comment can deflate someone's excitement.
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The team tried not to let one mistake deflate their confidence.
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What does deflate mean?
Deflate means to let air or gas out or to make confidence weaker.
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Which sentence uses deflate correctly?
This sentence uses deflate to mean let air out.
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Which word is an antonym of deflate?
Inflate means fill with air, which is the opposite of deflate.
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MeaningDeflate means let air out or reduce confidence.
ExampleExample: The balloon began to deflate.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- dih · flayt
- Strongest beat
- flayt
- Ending
- flayt
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on flayt.
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Synonyms
Words like Deflate
emptyUse when air or contents are removed.
discourageUse when confidence or excitement is reduced.
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Word family
Deflate word family
Base word
inflate
verb
deflate
To let air out or reduce confidence.
adjective
deflated
Emptied of air or discouraged.
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Deflate means let air out or reduce confidence.
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Deflate is not the same as inflate. Deflate means deflate means let air out or reduce confidence.
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