Synonyms and Antonyms for
decelerate
1. decelerate (v.)
lose velocity; move more slowly
Synonyms:
retard
slow
lessen
hold up
detain
delay
decrease
slow up
fall
diminish
slow down
Antonyms:
increase
rush
accelerate
2. decelerate (v.)
reduce the speed of
Synonyms:
retard
slow down
modify
fishtail
moderate
alter
change
Antonyms:
accelerate
