SLOWER Synonyms

There are 33 synonyms of the word slower. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word slower. (close relations)

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	dull				adjectiveadj
	adjective • lacking in liveliness or animation • emitting or reflecting very little light • not keenly felt • not having a sharp edge or point adjective satellite • being or made softer or less loud or clear • so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness • (of color) very low in saturation; highly diluted • slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity • (of business) not active or brisk • blunted in responsiveness or sensibility • not clear and resonant; sounding as if striking with or against something relatively soft • darkened with overcast verb • make dull in appearance • become dull or lusterless in appearance; lose shine or brightness • deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping • make numb or insensitive • make dull or blunt • become less interesting or attractive • make less lively or vigorous
	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 up				verbv
	verb • become slow or slower • cause to proceed more slowly • lose velocity; move more slowly
	boring				adjectiveadj
	noun • the act of drilling • the act of drilling a hole in the earth in the hope of producing petroleum adjective satellite • so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
	sluggish				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • slow or slothful • (of business) not active or brisk • slow and apathetic
	behind				adverbadv
	noun • the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on adverb • in or to or toward the rear • remaining in a place or condition that has been left or departed from • showing a time that is earlier than the actual time • in or into an inferior position • in debt adjective satellite • having the lower score or lagging position in a contest
	careful				adjectiveadj
	adjective • exercising caution or showing care or attention adjective satellite • cautiously attentive • unhurried and with care and dignity • full of cares or anxiety • mindful of the future in spending money
	deadening				noun, adjectiven, adj
	noun • the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine) adjective satellite • so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
	decelerate				verbv
	verb • lose velocity; move more slowly • reduce the speed of
	deliberate				verb, adjectivev, adj
	adjective satellite • carefully thought out in advance • unhurried and with care and dignity • characterized by conscious design or purpose verb • think about carefully; weigh • discuss the pros and cons of an issue
	dense				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter • hard to pass through because of dense growth • having high relative density or specific gravity • slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity • having component parts closely crowded together
	dilatory				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • wasting time
	dim				verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
	adjective • made dim or less bright adjective satellite • lacking in light; not bright or harsh • lacking clarity or distinctness • offering little or no hope • slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity verb • switch (a car's headlights) from a higher to a lower beam • become dim or lusterless • make dim or lusterless • make dim by comparison or conceal • become vague or indistinct
	dumb				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity • temporarily incapable of speaking • lacking the power of human speech • unable to speak because of hereditary deafness
	easy				adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
	adjective • posing no difficulty; requiring little effort • free from worry or anxiety adverb • with ease (`easy' is sometimes used informally for `easily') • without speed (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly') • in a relaxed manner; or without hardship adjective satellite • not hurried or forced • affording pleasure • having little impact • readily exploited or tricked • in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich • marked by moderate steepness • affording comfort • casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior • less in demand and therefore readily obtainable • obtained with little effort or sacrifice, often obtained illegally • not strict
	gradual				adjectiveadj
	adjective • proceeding in small stages • (of a topographical gradient) not steep or abrupt noun • (Roman Catholic Church) an antiphon (usually from the Book of Psalms) immediately after the epistle at Mass
	ho-hum				noun, adjectiven, adj
	adjective satellite • so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
	inactive				adjectiveadj
	adjective • (pathology) not progressing or increasing; or progressing slowly • (military) not involved in military operations • not exerting influence or change • (of e.g. volcanoes) not erupting and not extinct • lacking in energy or will • lacking activity; lying idle or unused • not engaged in full-time work • not active physically or mentally adjective satellite • (chemistry) not participating in a chemical reaction; chemically inert • not in physical motion
	irksome				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
	moderate				noun, adjectiven, adj
	adjective • being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme noun • a person who takes a position in the political center adjective satellite • not extreme • marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes verb • preside over • make less fast or intense • lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits • make less severe or harsh • make less strong or intense; soften • make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else

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Here is a list of related hypernyms for slower, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.

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