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DECELERATION Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word deceleration. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word deceleration. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for DECELERATION

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retardation
nounn
noun

• a decrease in rate of change

• the extent to which something is delayed or held back

• any agent that retards or delays or hinders

• lack of normal development of intellectual capacities

• the act of slowing down or falling behind

decline
verb, nounv, n
noun

• change toward something smaller or lower

• a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state; decline

• a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current

• a downward slope or bend

verb

• grow worse

• not accept as true

• show unwillingness towards

• grow smaller

• go down

• fall in value

• inflect for number, gender, case, etc.

decrease
verbv
noun

• a change downward

• a process of becoming smaller or shorter

• the amount by which something decreases

• the act of decreasing or reducing something

verb

• decrease in size, extent, or range

• make become smaller

easing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a change for the better

• the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)

reduction
nounn
noun

• the act of decreasing or reducing something

• any process in which electrons are added to an atom or ion (as by removing oxygen or adding hydrogen); always occurs accompanied by oxidation of the reducing agent

• the act of reducing complexity

slackening
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• an occurrence of control or strength weakening

slowdown
nounn
noun

• the act of slowing down or falling behind

slump
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality

• a long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade and investment

verb

• assume a drooping posture or carriage

• fall or sink heavily

• fall heavily or suddenly; decline markedly

• fall in value

slowing
verbv
noun

• a decrease in rate of change

Best Hypernyms For DECELERATION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for deceleration, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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alteration change hurrying modification rate speed speeding

Alternatives for RETARDATION

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