Deflate and Explode

Deflate

Deflate verb - Release contained air or gas from.

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Explode and deflate are semantically related in value topic. In some cases you can use "Explode" instead a verb "Deflate".

Nearby Words: deflation, deflating, deflator

Explode

Explode verb - To break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure.

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Antonyms for Explode

Deflate and explode are semantically related in value topic. Sometimes you can use "Deflate" instead a verb "Explode", if it concerns topics such as discredit, disprove.

Nearby Words: explosion, explosive, exploding, explosively, exploder

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bit

deflate bit

explode bit

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When a character is in a situation that's just about to explode into a fight — probably in a physical sense, but a severe verbal confrontation would count too — but manages to deflate the aggression and tension through communication and to avert the unpleasantness.

Source: Verbal Judo

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