perflate

/ˈpɜrfɛt/ or /pərˈfeɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to inflate or fill with air or gas, especially to a high degree

“The divers had to perflate their suits before descending into the deep water.”

2. verb

to praise or speak highly of someone or something

“The politician perflated the journalist’s performance at the conference.”

3. noun

the act or process of inflating or filling with air or gas

“The perflation of the balloons caused them to float high in the air.”

Synonyms

  • inflate
  • puff

Antonyms

  • deflate
  • depressurize