In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DEFLATED
chapfallen, chopfallen, crestfallen, deflated
(adjective) brought low in spirit; “left us fatigued and deflated spiritually”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Verb
deflated
simple past tense and past participle of deflate
Source: Wiktionary
DEFLATE
De*flate", v. t. Etym: [Pref. de- down + L. flare, flatus to blow.]
Definition: To reduce from an inflated condition.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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BEATIFY
(verb) declare (a dead person) to be blessed; the first step of achieving sainthood; “On Sunday, the martyr will be beatified by the Vatican”
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