decelerates

The word “decelerates” has 4 syllables: de-ce-ler-ates

It's pronounced as /dɪˈsɛləreɪts/

What is synonym and antonym for decelerates?

In the thesaurus, “decelerates” has 30 synonyms and 23 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for decelerates along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for decelerates

arrests
baffles
bottlenecks
brakes
checks
constrains
curbs
encumbers
foils
frustrates
halts
hampers
handicaps
hinders
hobbles
holds back
holds up
impedes
inhibits
obstructs
reins
restrains
retards
sabotages
sets back
slackens
slows
stops
thwarts
ties up

Antonyms for decelerates

accelerates
advances
aids
dispatches
drives
eases
encourages
expedites
facilitates
forwards
furthers
goads
hastens
helps
hurries
propels
pushes
quickens
rushes
spurs
steps up
stirs
urges

Meanings of decelerates

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 decelerates when approaching a red light to ensure a smooth stop.
As the storm intensifies, the wind speed decelerates in the northern regions.
The company decelerates production when there is a decrease in market demand.
He decelerates his pace after realizing he has been running too fast.
The machine decelerates automatically as it approaches the end of its cycle.

On this page you'll find 53 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to decelerates, such as: accelerates, advances, aids, arrests, baffles, bottlenecks, brakes.

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