deflate

Meanings

• Verb

  Reduce the pressure or volume of a gas or a substance, typically by allowing it to escape.

• Verb

  Make (something) seem less important, impressive, or valid by pointing out its weaknesses or deficiencies.

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Antonyms

inflate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with deflate
inflate , create , fate , mate

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Variants

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deflate , deflated , deflater , deflaters , deflates , deflating , deflator , deflators

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'discharge the wind' in the context of sailing. Derived from Middle Dutch deflaten, from de- 'off' + flaten 'to strike, beat'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'deflate' is often used in the context of data compression algorithms, such as the DEFLATE algorithm used in the ZIP file format.

2. The word 'deflate' is also used in the medical field to describe the process of reducing swelling or inflammation in a body part.

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Related Concepts

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1. Compression: The process of reducing the size of something, often by applying pressure.

2. Inflation: The opposite process of increasing the size or pressure of something.

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Culture

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In literature, 'deflate' is often used metaphorically to describe the act of deflating someone's ego or sense of self-importance. In art, it can be represented through visual imagery such as a punctured balloon or a sagging hot air balloon.

How to Memorize "deflate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a balloon being slowly let go of, the air escaping until it is completely deflated.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'deflate' with the image of a punctured tire or a leaking air mattress.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Deflate, like a balloon, when the air is gone'.

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