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What Does Deflating Mean?

Verb

  • To let air out of something, like a balloon, so that it becomes smaller or goes flat.
  • To decrease in size or importance, like when a big idea doesn't seem as great anymore.

Deflating — Full Explanation

Deflating means something is losing air or getting smaller. Like when a balloon goes flat because the air comes out.

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Deflating Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
सड़क पर चढ़ना

sadak par chadhna

सड़क पर चढ़ना

sadak par chadhna

फुलाना

phulana

kannada
ಹರಿಯುವುದು

hariyuvudu

ಕೀಳ್ಮಟ್ಟಕ್ಕೆ ಬರುವಿಕೆ

keelmatakke baruvike

ಹರಿಯುವುದು

hariyuvudu

bengali
ডিফ্লেটিং (difleṭing)

difleṭing

ফুঁসানো (phusano)

phusano

শূন্য (shunno)

shunno

spanish
desinflar

desinflar

desinflando

desinflando

bajando

bajando

Frequently Asked Questions About Deflating

What does 'deflating' mean?
Deflating means letting air out of something, like a balloon or a tire, making it smaller.
How do you pronounce 'deflating'?
You say 'deflating' like this: dee-flay-ting.
What is the origin of the word 'deflating'?
The word 'deflating' comes from the prefix 'de-' meaning to remove, and 'inflate' which means to fill with air.
What is the meaning of 'deflating' in Hindi?
The word 'deflating' in Hindi is 'सिकुड़ना' (Sikuṛnā).