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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

deflating

/dɪˈfeɪtɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does deflating mean?

verb

Past tense of deflate, to reduce the pressure or size of something, often in a way that is sudden or dramatic.

Example

"The news of the company's financial struggles was deflating for investors."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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