Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Deflates.
Deflates - as a verb
Collapse by releasing contained air or gas
Example: "Deflate a balloon"
Release contained air or gas from
Example: "Deflate the air mattress"
Reduce or lessen the size or importance of
Example: "The bad review of his work deflated his self-confidence"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Produce deflation in
Example: "The new measures deflated the economy"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
Reduce or cut back the amount or availability of, creating a decline in value or prices
Example: "Deflate the currency"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
Become deflated or flaccid, as by losing air
Example: "The balloons deflated"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
Example Sentences
"He deflates the balloon by poking a hole in it."
"The team's loss deflates their confidence."
"My sister accidentally deflates her bike tires."
"The athlete deflates the balls to the desired pressure."
"The bad news deflates our excitement for the project."
Word Game Points
Is DEFLATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, deflates is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DEFLATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is DEFLATES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, deflates is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDEFLATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is DEFLATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, deflates is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDEFLATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.