noun
- a person or thing that deflates; something that reduces air or gas pressure from an object
- a person or thing that reduces enthusiasm, confidence, or morale
Usage: figurative
Examples
- The tire deflater was used to quickly release air from the bicycle tires.
- His constant criticism was a real deflater of team morale.
- She used a manual deflater to empty the inflatable pool.
- Bad news can be a deflater of even the best plans.
- The deflater valve on the air mattress was broken.
- Nothing is a bigger deflater of excitement than a cancelled event.