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deflate Verb [-flating, -flated] 1. to collapse or cause to collapse through the release of gas 2. to take away the self-esteem or conceit from 3. to cause deflation of (an economy) [de- + (in)flate]
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It was engineered to be stiffer than a conventional design so that it would offer greater head protection in a side impact, and deflates more slowly to provide additional protection should the car roll over. Hicks's reading deflates Amanda's caustic humor, but she capably manages multiple accents and is especially good during dramatic high points. ``It really deflates you when somebody scores an easy bucket on a full-court press situation where its like, `Man, all that work and then we give up that easy one. |
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