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Decelerate Thesaurus

(transitive) To reduce the velocity of something.

Synonyms for Decelerate

Depending on context, synonyms include slow down, slow, retard, slow up.

Antonyms for Decelerate

Common opposites include accelerate, speed, quicken, speed up.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include slow down, slow up, slow, retard, slowdown, reduce.

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What is another word for decelerate?

Possible synonyms include slow down, slow, retard, slow up.

What is an antonym for decelerate?

Possible antonyms include accelerate, speed, quicken, speed up.

Can every synonym replace decelerate?

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