Definition of DEFLATING

deflating

Verb

  • collapse by releasing contained air or gas
  • release contained air or gas from
  • reduce or lessen the size or importance of
  • produce deflation in
  • reduce or cut back the amount or availability of, creating a decline in value or prices
  • become deflated or flaccid, as by losing air
  • present participle and gerund of deflate

Synonyms

deflate, puncture

Antonyms

inflate

Scrabble Score: 14

deflating: valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
deflating: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
deflating: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

deflating is a valid Words With Friends word