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
1. To reduce the velocity of something.
2. To reduce the rate of advancement of something, such as a disease.
3. 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.

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