Antonyms for deflation

Grammar : Noun

Spell : dih-fley-shuh n

Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈfleɪ ʃən

Definition of deflation

Origin : 1891, "release of air," from deflate + -ion. In reference to currency or economic situations, from 1920.

As in recession : noun reversal of action; reduction of business activity
As in markdown : noun depreciation
As in comedown : noun letdown, blow
As in contraction : noun drawing in; shortening
As in depreciation : noun devaluation
As in depression : noun economic decline

Example sentences :

Three pairs of lungs sighed audibly in process of deflation.
Extract from : « The Range Boss » by Charles Alden Seltzer

It was led down the path of deflation, which the IMF has plunged half the world into.
Extract from : « After the Rain » by Sam Vaknin

Deflation, on the other hand, is usually a much shorter period.
Extract from : « After the Rain » by Sam Vaknin

They had turned his deflation into antagonism, his ignorance into distrust.
Extract from : « Assassin » by Jesse Franklin Bone

Industry during the period of deflation goes through a process like that of an over-fat man taking a Turkish bath.
Extract from : « Success (Second Edition) » by Max Aitken Beaverbrook

There was a concerted stiffening of bodies, a general sigh from lungs in process of deflation.
Extract from : « 'Drag' Harlan » by Charles Alden Seltzer

All of us can see M'Clare is doing a job of deflation on us for reasons of his own, but it works for all that.
Extract from : « The Lost Kafoozalum » by Pauline Ashwell

An army of men strove to hold her fast, while an effort was made to reduce her bulk by deflation.
Extract from : « Aircraft and Submarines » by Willis J. Abbot.

This it has succeeded in doing, both during the war and in the more difficult period of deflation and readjustment which followed.
Extract from : « State of the Union Addresses of Calvin Coolidge » by Calvin Coolidge

This is a deflation in certain sectors of the economy or in certain territories of the globe – but not in others.
Extract from : « After the Rain » by Sam Vaknin

Synonyms for deflation

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