Definition of deflates

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • deflates is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
  • deflates is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 12
  • deflates is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 13

Definition of deflates


  • reduce or lessen the size or importance of (verb)

    Examples

    1. The bad review of his work deflated his self-confidence

    Synonyms

    1. puncture
  • become deflated or flaccid, as by losing air (verb)

    Examples

    1. The balloons deflated
  • collapse by releasing contained air or gas (verb)

    Examples

    1. deflate a balloon
  • produce deflation in (verb)

    Examples

    1. The new measures deflated the economy
  • reduce or cut back the amount or availability of, creating a decline in value or prices (verb)

    Examples

    1. deflate the currency
  • release contained air or gas from (verb)

    Examples

    1. deflate the air mattress

See definition of deflates in Merriam Webster