slowdown

slowdown

noun

Definition of SLOWDOWN

a usually gradual decrease in the pace or level of activity of something <disease experts are encouraged by the recent slowdown in the spread of the virus>

Synonyms braking, deceleration, downshift, letup, retardation

Related Words decline, drop, slump; ebb, remission, retreat, wane; flagging, weakening; arrest, check, halt, stoppage; collapse, crash, fall, plunge

Antonyms acceleration, hastening, quickening