deflate vs deflator

deflate is not a noun while deflator is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
deflate	No	No	Yes	No
deflator	Yes	No	No	No

deflate (noun)	deflator (noun)
	a statistical factor designed to remove the effect of inflation; inflation adjusted variables are in constant dollars

deflate (verb)	deflator (verb)
become deflated or flaccid, as by losing air
reduce or cut back the amount or availability of, creating a decline in value or prices
produce deflation in
reduce or lessen the size or importance of
release contained air or gas from
collapse by releasing contained air or gas