Synonyms of deflation

deflation

noun

as in downturn

Related Words

• downturn
• shrinkage
• slump
• reduction
• decrease
• diminution
• sag
• deterioration
• downtrend
• lowering
• falloff
• abatement
• degradation
• diminishment
• decrement
• dip
• loss
• downslide
• eclipse
• degeneration
• decline
• devolution
• ebb
• degeneracy
• drop
• slip
• decadence
• downgrade
• drop-off
• downfall
• declination
• decay
• disintegration
• dark age
• declension
• de-escalation
• sunset
• nadir
• spoiling
• breakup
• fall
• debasement
• decomposition
• dégringolade
• depreciation
• crumbling
• rotting
• descent
• dissolution
• destruction
• abasement
• lessening
• demolition
• ruination
• decimation
• havoc
• ruin
• desolation
• demolishment

Dissimilar Words

• growth
• development
• evolution
• advancement
• flowering
• restoration
• renewal
• revitalization
• increase
• enhancement
• augmentation
• increment
• addition
• flourishing
• gain
• rise
• blossoming
• accrual
• accretion
• raise
• boost
• supplement
• ascent
• heightening
• upswing
• addendum

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of deflation

To address some of the major concerns, such as an outdated base year and the use of wholesale price indices and single deflation for calculating inflation, the country adopted a new statistical framework in February. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026

Yet a real resolution of the imbalances did not come until Japan’s economic downturn in the 1990s, which brought collapsing asset prices, persistent deflation, and years of stagnation. — Michael Pettis, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2026

Proactive measures are vital, whether the market sees steady growth, slow deflation, or a crash. — Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Dermatologists, retailers and founders are all rushing to serve glp-1 users experiencing facial deflation, laxity and shedding. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2026