Decelerate (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Lose velocity; move more slowly; "The car decelerated".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Slow
• Slow Down
• Slow Up
• Retard

Antonyms

• Accelerate

Hypernyms

• Diminish
• Fall
• Lessen

Hyponyms

• Slow Down
• Slow Up
• Hold Up
• Detain

Related Words

• Deceleration (noun)

Meaning ²

Reduce the speed of; "He slowed down the car".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Slow Down

Antonyms

• Accelerate

Hypernyms

• Alter
• Modify

Related Words

• Deceleration (noun)