Deflation

/dɪˈfleɪʃən/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:15 pts9 letters

Definition of Deflation

noun

An act or instance of deflating.
"The loss caused utter deflation and disappointment among the fans."
A decrease in the general price level, that is, in the nominal cost of goods and services as well as wages.
An economic contraction.

Anagrams of Deflation

Exact Anagrams

1 word using all 9 letters:

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "deflation":

9-LETTER WORDS

8-LETTER WORDS

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7-LETTER WORDS

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6-LETTER WORDS

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+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "deflation" and rearranging:

+sdeflations defoliants

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Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

disinflationimpoverishment

ANTONYMS

inflation

Rhyming Words

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