decelerate
The word “decelerate” has 4 syllables: de-ce-ler-ate
It's pronounced as /dɪˈsɛləreɪt/
What is synonym and antonym for decelerate?
In the thesaurus, “decelerate” has 30 synonyms and 23 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for decelerate along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for decelerate
- arrest
- baffle
- bottleneck
- brake
- check
- constrain
- curb
- encumber
- foil
- frustrate
- halt
- hamper
- handicap
- hinder
- hobble
- hold back
- hold up
- impede
- inhibit
- obstruct
- rein
- restrain
- retard
- sabotage
- set back
- slacken
- slow
- stop
- thwart
- tie up
Antonyms for decelerate
- accelerate
- advance
- aid
- dispatch
- drive
- ease
- encourage
- expedite
- facilitate
- forward
- further
- goad
- hasten
- help
- hurry
- propel
- push
- quicken
- rush
- spur
- step up
- stir
- urge
Meanings of decelerate
- verb
- To reduce the velocity of something.
- To reduce the rate of advancement of something, such as a disease.
- To go slower.
Example Sentences
- The driver had to decelerate quickly to avoid hitting the pedestrian.
- As the plane approached the airport, the pilot began to decelerate.
- He had to decelerate the car before making the sharp turn.
- The company decided to decelerate production due to declining demand.
- The economy began to decelerate after a period of rapid growth.
On this page you'll find 53 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to decelerate, such as: accelerate, advance, aid, arrest, baffle, bottleneck, brake.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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