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deflate Synonyms

Another word for deflate

Choosing another word for deflate depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To let air or gas out of an inflated object, or to collapse by losing air or gas.

Usage Example

"Make sure to collapse the air mattress completely before folding it back into its storage bag."

Strong
collapse
flatten
shrink
contract
Weak
empty

• verb (Context 2)

To cause someone to suddenly lose confidence, enthusiasm, or pride, or to become less confident or hopeful.

Usage Example

"The harsh criticism from the judging panel did not discourage her enthusiasm for painting."

Strong
discourage
dishearten
dispirit
dampen
humble
demoralize
daunt
deject

• verb (Context 3)

To reduce general price levels, credit, or the volume of currency in an economy.

Usage Example

"The central bank raised interest rates in an effort to contract the overheated housing market."

Strong
contract
devalue
depreciate
depress
Weak
reduce

Opposites of deflate

The opposite of deflate shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

inflate
blow up
pump up
hearten
encourage
uplift
embolden
inspire
See all opposites of deflate

• Nearby Words

definitively
definitiveness
definitude
deflate
deflated
deflation
deflationary

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Deflate. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/deflate
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