deflation vs deflate

deflation is a noun but deflate is not a noun.

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

deflation (noun)	deflate (noun)
the act of letting the air out of something
a contraction of economic activity resulting in a decline of prices
(geology) the erosion of soil as a consequence of sand and dust and loose rocks being removed by the wind

deflation (verb)	deflate (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