reflate

[ ri-fleyt ]

verb (used without object)

, re·flat·ed, re·flat·ing.

1. to increase again the amount of money and credit in circulation.

verb (used with object)

, re·flat·ed, re·flat·ing.

1. to increase (money and credit) again.

reflate

/ riːˈfleɪt /

verb

1. to inflate or be inflated again

Word History and Origins

Origin of reflate¹

First recorded in 1930–35; back formation from reflation

Word History and Origins

Origin of reflate¹

C20: back formation from reflation