deceleration
2 synonyms and 1 antonym for deceleration, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The act of slowing down.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
Etymology
Formed from de- and (ac)celeration.
Full origin of deceleration →