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dis-in-
fleyt
]
dis·in·flate
/
ˌdɪs
ɪnˈfleɪt
/
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dis-in-
fleyt
]
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verb,
dis·in·flat·ed,
dis·in·flat·ing.
Economics
verb (used without object)
1.
(of an economy) to slow down the rate of inflation.
verb (used with object)
2.
to slow down the rate of inflation in (an economy).
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to swindle, cheat, hoodwink, or hoax.
to steal or take dishonestly (money, esp. public funds, or property entrusted to one's care); embezzle.
to introduce subtleties into or argue subtly about.
to spend time idly; loaf.
to introduce subtleties into or argue subtly about.
to run away hurriedly; flee.
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Origin:
1945–50;
dis-
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inflate
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