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ACCELERATE Antonyms

There are 6 antonyms of the word accelerate. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For ACCELERATE

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decelerate
verbv
verb

• lose velocity; move more slowly

• reduce the speed of

delay
verb, nounv, n
noun

• time during which some action is awaited

• the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time

verb

• cause to be slowed down or delayed

• act later than planned, scheduled, or required

• stop or halt

• slow the growth or development of

hinder
verbv
adjective satellite

• located at or near the back of an animal

verb

• be a hindrance or obstacle to

• hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

• put at a disadvantage

impede
verbv
verb

• be a hindrance or obstacle to

• block passage through

obstruct
verbv
verb

• hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

• block passage through

• shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight

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

Alternatives for DECELERATE

Alternatives for DELAY

Alternatives for HINDER

Alternatives for IMPEDE

Alternatives for OBSTRUCT

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