decelerate
2 synonyms and 1 antonym for decelerate, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To make something go slower.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Antonyms
Etymology
Dates from the late 19th century, formed from de- and (ac)celerate. Compare deaccelerate.
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