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disinflate

[ dis-in-fleyt ]

verb (used without object)

, dis·in·flat·ed, dis·in·flat·ing.
  1. (of an economy) to slow down the rate of inflation.

verb (used with object)

, dis·in·flat·ed, dis·in·flat·ing.
  1. to slow down the rate of inflation in (an economy).

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Word History and Origins

Origin of disinflate1

First recorded in 1945–50; dis- 1 + inflate

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Example Sentences

Besides, to shoot a mere amateur in Chouannerie would be as absurd as to fire on a balloon when a pinprick would disinflate it.

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