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DECELERATES Synonyms

There are 3 synonyms of the word decelerates. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word decelerates. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for DECELERATES

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slow down
verb

• lose velocity; move more slowly

• become slow or slower

• cause to proceed more slowly

• reduce the speed of

• become less tense, rest, or take one's ease

slow
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

• at a slow tempo

• (used of timepieces) indicating a time earlier than the correct time

adverb

• without speed (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly')

• showing a time that is earlier than the actual time

adjective satellite

• slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity

• so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

• (of business) not active or brisk

verb

• lose velocity; move more slowly

• become slow or slower

• cause to proceed more slowly

slow up
verbv
verb

• become slow or slower

• cause to proceed more slowly

• lose velocity; move more slowly

Best Hypernyms For DECELERATES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for decelerates, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
alter change decrease diminish fall lessen modify

Alternatives for SLOW

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