quicken
The word “quicken” has 2 syllables: quick-en.
It's pronounced as /ˈkwɪkən/.
What is synonym and antonym for quicken?
In the thesaurus, “quicken” has 11 synonyms and 27 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for quicken along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for quicken
- accelerate
- expedite
- hasten
- promote
- revitalize
- revive
- rush
- spur
- step up
- stimulate
- strengthen
Antonyms for quicken
- brake
- damp
- dampen
- deaden
- debilitate
- decelerate
- delay
- discourage
- dissuade
- drain
- dull
- encumber
- exhaust
- halt
- hamper
- harass
- hinder
- hurt
- impede
- kill
- restrain
- retard
- slow
- undermine
- weaken
- wear
- weary
Meanings of quicken
- verb
- To give life to; to animate, make alive, revive.
- To come back to life, receive life.
- To take on a state of activity or vigour comparable to life; to be roused, excited.
- Of a pregnant woman: to first feel the movements of the foetus, or reach the stage of pregnancy at which this takes place; of a foetus: to begin to move.
- To make quicker; to hasten, speed up.
- To become faster.
- To shorten the radius of (a curve); to make (a curve) sharper.
- noun
- The European rowan, Sorbus aucuparia.
Example Sentences
- A sense of urgency seemed to quicken as the deadline approached.
- The sound of footsteps behind her seemed to quicken her pace.
- A ray of hope seemed to quicken his heartbeat as he approached the finish line.
- The arrival of spring seemed to quicken the pace of life in the small town.
- His breathing began to quicken as he realized the gravity of the situation.
On this page you'll find 38 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to quicken, such as: accelerate, brake, damp, dampen, deaden, debilitate, decelerate.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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