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deflate

The correct spelling is deflate.

How to pronounce deflate

verb

IPA: /diːˈfleɪt/

Say it like: Def-lat-e

The correct spelling is deflate. To remove air or some other gas from within an elastic container, e.g. a balloon or tyre

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Definition

verb

  1. 1.To remove air or some other gas from within an elastic container, e.g. a balloon or tyre
  2. 2.To cause an object to decrease or become smaller in some parameter, e.g. to shrink
  3. 3.To reduce the amount of available currency or credit and thus lower prices.
  4. 4.To become deflated.
  5. 5.To let down or disappoint.

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