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to deflate
01
to reduce the value or amount of something
02
to lose air or gas
03
to decrease the general level of prices of goods and services, often accompanied by a decline in economic activity
04
to reduce or lessen the level of an attitude or feeling
05
to release and empty air or gas from a container, causing it to become less inflated
Example
Economic uncertainties often deflate consumer confidence.
The ongoing investigation was deflating the stock prices of the affected companies.
The housing bubble burst, deflating property values across the region.
Experts predict that changes in regulations will deflate the demand for certain products.
Efforts to cut costs have deflated the company's overall expenses.
