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deflate

 

[ dษชหˆfleษชt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

reduction of pressure

To deflate means to release air or gas from an object, causing it to lose shape or volume. This can refer to items like balloons or tires that lose air pressure, resulting in a flattening effect. Deflating can also be used metaphorically to describe a reduction in enthusiasm or ego.

Synonyms

depressurize, diminish, flatten

Examples of usage

  • The tire deflated after hitting a sharp object.
  • She felt deflated after hearing the criticism.
  • He decided to deflate the balloon slowly to avoid popping it.
Context #2 | Verb

psychological impact

In psychological contexts, to deflate means to diminish someone's confidence or self-esteem. In such instances, it typically refers to the impact of criticism or negative feedback.

Synonyms

diminish, discourage, lessen

Examples of usage

  • The harsh feedback deflated her confidence.
  • His constant negativity managed to deflate the team's morale.
  • They tried to deflate his overinflated ego through honest conversation.

Translations

Translations of the word "deflate" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desinflar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฟเค•เฅ‹เคกเคผเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช entlรผften

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengempiskan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะดัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ deflacja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฉบๆฐ—ใ‚’ๆŠœใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉgonfler

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ desinflar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท indirmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณต๊ธฐ๋ฅผ ๋นผ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูุฑูŠุบ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vyfouknout

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vyfรบknuลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ”พๆฐ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izprazniti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tรฆma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐั€า›ั‹ะปะดะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒขแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ แƒ—แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ defleat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ desinflar

Etymology

The word 'deflate' originated from the Latin word 'deflare,' which means 'to blow down' or 'to let air out.' It was formed by combining the prefix 'de-' meaning 'down' or 'away from,' with 'flare,' which traces back to the Latin 'flare,' meaning 'to blow.' The term started being used in the English language in the early 19th century, primarily in contexts relating to air pressure and inflation. Over time, its usage expanded to include metaphorical contexts, such as emotional or psychological devaluation. The evolution of the word reflects changes in language use as well as technological advancements in machinery and objects that rely on air pressure.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,201, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.