🐌decelerate

verb
/dɪˈsɛləˌreɪt/

Meaning

to reduce speed; to slow down

Example Sentences

The car began to decelerate as it approached the traffic light.

Synonyms

slow down, reduce speed, brake, retard, ease off

Antonyms

accelerate, speed up, hasten

Collocations

decelerate gradually, decelerate quickly, forced to decelerate, decelerate smoothly

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