deflation

/dɪflˈeɪʃən/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. (geology) the erosion of soil as a consequence of sand and dust and loose rocks being removed by the wind
   “a constant deflation of the desert landscape”
2. a contraction of economic activity resulting in a decline of prices
3. the act of letting the air out of something

Antonyms of deflation

• inflation
• disinflation

Words that rhyme with deflation

• operation
• variation
• representation
• separation
• association
• derivation
• elevation
• inclination
• preparation
• application
• combination
• concentration
• formation
• foundation
• generation
• irritation
• organisation
• organization
• presentation
• radiation
• regulation
• relaxation
• replication
• reservation
• restoration
• translation
• accommodation
• administration
• animation
• assimilation