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DECELERATE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Decelerate.

Decelerate - as a verb

Lose velocity; move more slowly

Example: "The car decelerated"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
slowslow downslow up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decreasediminishfalllessen
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
accelerate

Reduce the speed of

Example: "He slowed down the car"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
slow down
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alterchangemodify
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
accelerate

Example Sentences

"The driver had to decelerate quickly to avoid hitting the pedestrian."
"The airplane began to decelerate as it approached the runway."
"The car's brakes were worn out, causing it to decelerate slowly."
"To ensure safety, the roller coaster decelerated as it approached the end of the ride."
"The cyclist used the brakes to decelerate while going downhill."
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Word Game Points

Is DECELERATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, decelerate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DECELERATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is DECELERATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, decelerate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DECELERATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is DECELERATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, decelerate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DECELERATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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