decelerated
The word “decelerated” has 5 syllables: de-ce-ler-at-ed
It's pronounced as /dɪˈsɛləreɪtɪd/
What is synonym and antonym for decelerated?
In the thesaurus, “decelerated” has 30 synonyms and 23 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for decelerated along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for decelerated
- arrested
- baffled
- bottlenecked
- braked
- checked
- constrained
- curbed
- encumbered
- foiled
- frustrated
- halted
- hampered
- handicapped
- held back
- held up
- hindered
- hobbled
- impeded
- inhibited
- obstructed
- reined
- restrained
- retarded
- sabotaged
- set back
- slackened
- slowed
- stopped
- thwarted
- tied up
Antonyms for decelerated
- accelerated
- advanced
- aided
- dispatched
- drove
- eased
- encouraged
- expedited
- facilitated
- forwarded
- furthered
- goaded
- hastened
- helped
- hurried
- propelled
- pushed
- quickened
- rushed
- spurred
- stepped up
- stirred
- urged
Meanings of decelerated
- 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 car decelerated as it approached the traffic light.
- After the announcement, the pace of work decelerated significantly.
- The plane decelerated smoothly as it touched down on the runway.
- The athlete decelerated to avoid injury as he neared the finish line.
- The economy decelerated after several months of rapid growth.
On this page you'll find 53 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to decelerated, such as: accelerated, advanced, aided, arrested, baffled, bottlenecked, braked.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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