hyperinflate

[ hahy-per-in-fleyt ]

verb (used with object)

, hy·per·in·flat·ed, hy·per·in·flat·ing.

1. to subject to hyperinflation:

   hyperinflated prices.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hyperinflate¹

hyper- + inflate

Example Sentences

Its memory manipulation makes us hyperinflate the value or quality of past relationships, experiences, things we loved.

From Time