'deflate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'deflare,' where 'de-' meant 'down' and 'flare' meant 'to blow.'

'deflare' transformed into the French word 'déflater,' and eventually became the modern English word 'deflate' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'to blow air out,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to release air or gas from something.'