1. deflate

collapse by releasing contained air or gas

Example Sentences:
'deflate a balloon'

2. deflate

release contained air or gas from

Example Sentences:
'deflate the air mattress'

3. deflate, puncture

reduce or lessen the size or importance of

Example Sentences:
'The bad review of his work deflated his self-confidence'

• puncture

4. deflate

produce deflation in

Example Sentences:
'The new measures deflated the economy'

5. deflate

reduce or cut back the amount or availability of, creating a decline in value or prices

Example Sentences:
'deflate the currency'

6. deflate

become deflated or flaccid, as by losing air

Example Sentences:
'The balloons deflated'