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Rendered void or depleted, typically referring to a collapse, flattening, or puncturing
“After the team's devastating loss, their spirits were completely deflated.”
Experiencing a loss of confidence or enthusiasm
“After receiving constant criticism, she felt deflated and began doubting her abilities as an artist.”
Having lost confidence or hope
(of something inflated) Having lost some or all of its air, typically because of a puncture
Empty or not occupied
Diminished or humiliated emotionally
Past tense for to contract, or cause to contract, by removing air from
“Armed officers, who were lying in wait for the would-be raiders, disabled their van using Hatton rounds - bullets designed to deflate tires with minimum damage.”
Past tense for to take away the self-esteem or conceit from
“Somehow, hearing the understanding in his voice seemed to deflate her.”
Past tense for to weaken or reduce in strength or intensity
“Well, could inflation soon deflate the economy?”
Past tense for to belittle or express disapproval of
Past tense for to diminish the confidence or courage of
Past tense for to shrink or become smaller in size
Past tense for to weaken or reduce in strength or intensity
Past tense for to browbeat or reprimand someone harshly, usually in front of other people
Past tense for to demonstrate or expose to the falsehood of something
Past tense for to subject to contemptuous and dismissive language or behavior
Past tense for to undermine, especially someone's mood, ideas or feelings
Past tense for to decrease or diminish gradually
Past tense for to reduce the impact, intensity or severity of something
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