decelerate

/dɪsˈɛlɝeɪt/

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Definitions

Verb

lose velocity; move more slowly; "The car decelerated"

Verb

reduce the speed of; "He slowed down the car"

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Synonyms

retard slow slow down slow up

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Antonyms

accelerate

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More General Terms

alter change decrease diminish fall lessen modify

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More Specific Terms

delay detain fishtail hold up moderate retard slow slow down slow up

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