Synonyms for Deflation
dɪˈfleɪ ʃənde·fla·tion

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1. deflationnoun

   Antonyms:
   inflation

2. deflationnoun

   The loss cause utter deflation and disappointment among the fans.

   Antonyms:
   inflation

3. deflationnoun

   Antonyms:
   inflation

4. deflationnoun

   An economic contraction.

   Synonyms:
   impoverishment

   Antonyms:
   inflation

5. deflationnoun

   Synonyms:
   disinflation

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1. deflationnoun

   (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"

   Antonyms:
   inflation, rising prices, disinflation

2. deflationnoun

   a contraction of economic activity resulting in a decline of prices

   Antonyms:
   inflation, rising prices, disinflation

3. deflationnoun

   the act of letting the air out of something

   Antonyms:
   inflation, disinflation, rising prices

Matched Categories

1. • Decrease
   • Economic Process
   • Erosion
   • Geology

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1. List of paraphrases for "deflation":

   deflation, contraction, disinflation, recession, downturn

Concise Medical Dictionary, by Joseph C Segen, MDRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. deflation

   Synonyms:
   I'm MELTING!!!!, implant rupture

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1. Quincy Krosby:

   Most likely, there will be more volatility in the market and part of the reason is oil prices and the worry that somehow the price of oil is a reflection of inflation and deflation, the lower goes, the more it is a deflationary barometer. The lower it goes, the more difficulty the Fed has raising rates.

2. Canadian Finance Minister Joe Oliver:

   The euro area is confronting flat growth and deflation. Beyond Europe, the growth rates of key emerging economies – China and India – are losing steam, geopolitical crises – in Ukraine, Iraq, and Syria – pose serious risks, complicating the recovery.

3. Chang Chun:

   Right now, I'm more worried about investment, the financing cost of investment is getting higher with deflation. Real interest rates are going up.

4. Malcolm Dickson:

   The industry has been through ups and downs before, but this is a different situation, we believe there will be a more sustainable deflation effect from this drop-off because companies have realized you need to focus more on costs and value over volume. The supply chain has realized that as well and is collaborating more.

5. Eric Stein:

   I don't see a lot of long-term value in Treasuries even with this flight-to-safety and deflation protection. There is a limit on how low yields could go.