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hyperinflate

American  
[hahy-per-in-fleyt] / ˌhaɪ pər ɪnˈfleɪt /

verb (used with object)

hyperinflated, hyperinflating

  1. to subject to hyperinflation.

    hyperinflated prices.

Etymology

Origin of hyperinflate

hyper- + inflate

Example Sentences

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In this case, it is tethered to the U.S. dollar, meaning it won't waver and hyperinflate like the bolivar.

From Fox News • Nov. 25, 2020

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