deflator vs deflate

deflator is a noun but deflate is not a noun.

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

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

deflator (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