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
[ Syn: puncture ]
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'