MeanOF

puncture

- noun (n)
- verb (v)

Meaning: deflate someone’s idea, feelings

Synonyms: blow sky high discourage discredit disillusion disprove explode flatten humble knock bottom out knock props from under poke full of holes shoot full of holes take down a peg take wind out of sails
Antonyms: build up

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