deflate vs trim

trim vs deflate

deflate is not a noun while trim is a noun.

deflate is not an adjective while trim is an adjective.

deflate and trim both are verbs.

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

As verbs, trim is a hypernym of deflate; that is, trim is a word with a broader meaning than deflate:

deflate: reduce or cut back the amount or availability of, creating a decline in value or prices
trim: cut down on; make a reduction in

Other hypernyms of deflate include bring down, cut, cut back, cut down, reduce, trim back, trim down.

deflate (noun)	trim (noun)
	cutting down to the desired size or shape
	a decoration or adornment typically on the edge of a garment
	attitude of an aircraft in flight when allowed to take its own orientation
	a state of arrangement or appearance

deflate (adjective)	trim (adjective)
	severely simple in line or design
	thin and fit
	characterized by order and neatness; free from disorder
	neat and smart in appearance

deflate (verb)	trim (verb)
become deflated or flaccid, as by losing air	cut down on; make a reduction in
reduce or cut back the amount or availability of, creating a decline in value or prices	adjust (sails on a ship) so that the wind is optimally used
produce deflation in	cut closely
reduce or lessen the size or importance of	cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
release contained air or gas from	remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
collapse by releasing contained air or gas	decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods
	decorate, as with ornaments
	be in equilibrium during a flight
	balance in flight by regulating the control surfaces

Difference between deflate and trim

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