Synonyms: deflate
Definition: become deflated or flaccid, as by losing air
Usage: The balloons deflated
Similar words: fall, lessen, diminish, decrease
Definition: decrease in size, extent, or range
Usage: The amount of homework decreased towards the end of the semester; The cabin pressure fell dramatically; her weight fell to under a hundred pounds; his voice fell to a whisper
Synonyms: deflate
Definition: reduce or cut back the amount or availability of, creating a decline in value or prices
Usage: deflate the currency
Similar words: cut, cut back, cut down, bring down, trim, trim back, trim down, reduce
Definition: cut down on; make a reduction in
Usage: reduce your daily fat intake; The employer wants to cut back health benefits
Synonyms: deflate
Definition: produce deflation in
Usage: The new measures deflated the economy
Similar words: alter, change, modify
Definition: cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
Usage: The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city; The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue
Definition: reduce or lessen the size or importance of
Usage: The bad review of his work deflated his self-confidence
Similar words: deprecate, depreciate, vilipend
Definition: belittle
Usage: The teacher should not deprecate his student's efforts
Synonyms: deflate
Definition: release contained air or gas from
Usage: deflate the air mattress
Definition: let (something) fall or spill from a container
Usage: turn the flour onto a plate
Synonyms: deflate
Definition: collapse by releasing contained air or gas
Usage: deflate a balloon
Similar words: collapse
Definition: fold or close up
Usage: fold up your umbrella; collapse the music stand