Words similar to deflate

Example sentences for: deflate

How can you use “deflate” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

He liked to deflate solemnity with silliness.
USAT predicts that the market would deflate if the Fed hints it might raise interest rates again this year.
One answer is: nothing . The history of central bank attempts to deflate overvalued stock prices is not encouraging.
The NYT says that it appears Yeltsin's thinking is that Chernomyrdin's good relations with financiers and with the Communists in Parliament may help deflate the widespread calls for his own departure.
Since both dominate exploration in Alaska, federal and state officials are worried that a merger might deflate competition and raise prices in the area.