Synonyms: retard, slow, slow down, slow up, decelerate
Definition: lose velocity; move more slowly
Usage: The car decelerated
Similar words: fall, lessen, diminish, decrease
Definition: decrease in size, extent, or range
Usage: The amount of homework decreased towards the end of the semester; The cabin pressure fell dramatically; her weight fell to under a hundred pounds; his voice fell to a whisper
Synonyms: slack, slacken, slow, slow down, slow up
Definition: become slow or slower
Usage: Production slowed
Similar words: weaken
Definition: become weaker
Usage: The prisoner's resistance weakened after seven days
Synonyms: slow, slow down, slow up
Definition: cause to proceed more slowly
Usage: The illness slowed him down
Similar words: retard, slow, slow down, slow up, decelerate
Definition: lose velocity; move more slowly
Usage: The car decelerated