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deflate

[/dɪˈfleɪt/]
verb
desinflar
1. To release air or gas from something that is inflated
I need to deflate the bicycle tire before storing it.
Preciso desinflar o pneu da bicicleta antes de guardá-lo.
2. To reduce the confidence, enthusiasm, or morale of someone
His criticism deflated her spirits.
A crítica dele desanimou os espíritos dela.
3. To reduce the importance or value of something
The scandal deflated his reputation.
O escândalo reduziu sua reputação.
4. In economics, to reduce inflation or price levels
The central bank deflated the economy.
O banco central desinflacionou a economia.
NYC Slang
shoot down, harsh someone's vibe
Synonyms
emptyflattendiscouragedemoralizereduce
Antonyms
inflateexpandencourageelevateboost

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desinflar
Most common usage for releasing air
General Brazilian
desanimar
Used when referring to dampening spirits or morale
Portugal
desinflar
Same as Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
desencorajar
Alternative for dampening enthusiasm

Related Idioms & Phrases

deflate someone's ego
deflate someone's balloon
take the air out of something
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