deflate

Definition

To remove air or some other gas from within an elastic container, e.g. a balloon or tyre.

Etymology

From de- + (in)flate. Coined in 1891, in reference to balloons. Equivalent to Latin dē- (“away, from”) + Latin flō (“blow”) + -ate (verb-forming suffix).

Example Sentences

• "deflate someone's ego"
• "Scotland's first match at a men's major finals in 23 years ended in anguish after Patrik Schick's incredible halfway-line goal helped the Czech Republic inflict a deflating opening Euro 2020 defeat at Hampden."
• "Never had a problem, guess I've never had to deflate multiple files!"