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DECELERATES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Decelerates.

Decelerates - 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 car decelerates as it approaches the red light."
"The airplane decelerates before landing."
"The cyclist decelerates to avoid hitting the pedestrian."
"The train decelerates as it approaches the station."
"He decelerates his car while going downhill."
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Word Game Points

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

DECELERATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is DECELERATES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, decelerates is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DECELERATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is DECELERATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, decelerates is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DECELERATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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