decelerating

The word “decelerating” has 5 syllables: de-ce-ler-at-ing

It's pronounced as /dɪˈsɛləreɪtɪŋ/


What is synonym and antonym for decelerating?

In the thesaurus, “decelerating” has 2 synonyms and 24 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for decelerating

  • braking
  • slowing

Antonyms for decelerating

  • accelerating
  • breathless
  • brisk
  • dizzy
  • driving
  • fast
  • fleet
  • flying
  • hastening
  • hasty
  • hurrying
  • lightning
  • meteoric
  • pushing
  • quick
  • racing
  • rapid
  • rocketing
  • running
  • rushing
  • speeding
  • speedy
  • swift
  • whirlwind

Meanings of decelerating

  • 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 car is decelerating as it approaches the intersection.
  • The company is decelerating its expansion plans due to market instability.
  • The runner is decelerating as he nears the finish line to avoid injury.
  • The airplane is decelerating as it begins its descent toward the airport.
  • The economy has been decelerating over the past few months due to various factors.

On this page you'll find 26 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to decelerating, such as: accelerating, braking, breathless, brisk, dizzy, driving, fast.

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