deflater
One who flattens
A deflater is something or someone that deflates—either literally, by releasing air or gas from an inflated object, or figuratively, by diminishing enthusiasm, pride, or inflated expectations.
The critic was a reliable deflater of pretentious art.
In technical contexts, a deflater may refer to a tool or mechanism designed to release pressure from tires or other pneumatic equipment.
Fluid flow controller
- pumpFluid-moving machine
- needlePointed implement for sewing
- punctureHole from penetration
- releaseTo let go
pressure · tire · balloon · airbed · bladder · compressor · gauge · nozzle
Failure to satisfy expectations
- disappointmentSadness from unmet expectations
- disillusionmentBitter loss of faith
- dismayDistressed loss of courage
- buzzkillFun-spoiling person or thing
killjoy · downer · wet blanket · spoilsport · discouragement · dampener · crusher · sobering
Prolonged economic decline
- devaluationLowering of currency worth
- depreciationAsset value reduction over time
- downturnEconomic decline period
- contractionReduction in size
austerity · price drop · market correction · cooling · slowdown · stagnation · decline · shrinkage
valve
Fluid flow controller
release · pressure · tire · balloon · airbed · bladder · compressor · gauge · nozzle · exhaust
letdown
Failure to satisfy expectations
- disappointmentSadness from unmet expectations
- disillusionmentBitter loss of faith
- dismayDistressed loss of courage
buzzkill · killjoy · downer · wet blanket · spoilsport · discouragement · dampener · crusher · sobering · humbling
recession
Prolonged economic decline
- devaluationLowering of currency worth
- depreciationAsset value reduction over time
- downturnEconomic decline period
contraction · austerity · price drop · market correction · cooling · slowdown · stagnation · decline · shrinkage · disinflation
deflaterinflater
Air-adding device
inflator · pump · air pump · bicycle pump · compressor
deflaterinflater
Air-adding device
booster · encourager · uplifter · cheerleader · motivator
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