Slow (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Cause to proceed more slowly; "The illness slowed him down".

Classification

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

Synonyms

• Slow Down
• Slow Up

Hypernyms

• Slow
• Slow Down
• Slow Up
• Retard

Hyponyms

• Bog
• Constipate

Meaning ²

Become slow or slower; "Production slowed".

Classification

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

Synonyms

• Slow Down
• Slow Up
• Slack
• Slacken

Related Words

• Slowing (noun)

Meaning ³

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

Classification

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

Synonyms

• Slow Down
• Slow Up
• Decelerate
• Retard

Hypernyms

• Decrease
• Fall
• Lessen

Hyponyms

• Slow
• Slow Up
• Hold Up
• Delay

Related Words

• Slowing (noun)