Definitions for deflate

(collapse by releasing contained air or gas; "deflate a balloon")

(release contained air or gas from; "deflate the air mattress")

(reduce or lessen the size or importance of; "The bad review of his work deflated his self-confidence")

(produce deflation in; "The new measures deflated the economy")

(reduce or cut back the amount or availability of, creating a decline in value or prices; "deflate the currency")

(become deflated or flaccid, as by losing air; "The balloons deflated")