Definition of 'decelerate'

Verb

1. lose velocity; move more slowly; "The car decelerated"
      Synonyms: slow slow down slow up retard
      Antonyms: accelerate speed up speed quicken
2. reduce the speed of; "He slowed down the car"
      Synonyms: slow down
      Antonyms: accelerate speed speed up

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