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inflate vs trim down

trim down vs inflate

inflate and trim down both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
inflate No No Yes No
trim down No No Yes No
As verbs, trim down is a hypernym of inflate; that is, trim down is a word with a broader meaning than inflate:
  • inflate: increase the amount or availability of, creating a rise in value
  • trim down: cut down on; make a reduction in
Other hypernyms of inflate include bring down, cut, cut back, cut down, reduce, trim, trim back.
inflate (verb) trim down (verb)
fill with gas or air cut down on; make a reduction in
exaggerate or make bigger
become inflated
increase the amount or availability of, creating a rise in value
cause prices to rise by increasing the available currency or credit
Difference between inflate and trim down

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