DEFLATES Synonyms: 225 Similar and Opposite Words

deflates

verb

present tense third-person singular of deflate

as in collapses

to become smaller in size or volume due to loss of contents We kept her birthday decorations up until the balloons started deflating.

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as in empties

to make smaller in size or volume by removing the contents Please deflate the air mattress and fold it up before you leave.

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as in reduces

to make or become lower in amount or value The excess supply deflated prices. The company's stock has deflated.

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as in undermines

to cause to lose force or effectiveness Her cutting remark deflated his ego. The lawsuit deflated their hopes for a quick resolution.

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Sleep apnea is a condition that causes a sleeper’s breathing to pause when the muscles of the throat relax too much and the airway collapses.

Brenda Goodman, CNN, 17 Oct. 2024
So, the interesting question is not what happens if Bitcoin collapses in value.

Korok Ray, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024

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