Definitions
become deflated or flaccid, as by losing air
Word origin
From de- + (in)flate. Coined in 1891, in reference to balloons. Equivalent to Latin dē- (“away, from”) + Latin flō (“blow”) + -ate (verb-forming suffix).
Used in a sentence
“deflate someone's ego”
“Scotland's first match at a men's major finals in 23 years ended in anguish after Patrik Schick's incredible halfway-line goal helped the Czech Republic inflict a deflating opening Euro 2020 defeat at Hampden.”
“Never had a problem, guess I've never had to deflate multiple files!”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Let air out”7 letters
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