Synonyms of braked

braked

verb

past tense of brake

as in slowed

to cause to move or proceed at a less rapid pace

braked the car sharply when someone pulled out in front of us

Synonyms & Similar Words

• slowed
• inhibited
• decelerated
• stopped
• slackened
• retarded
• restrained
• hindered
• halted
• impeded
• curbed
• obstructed
• checked
• hampered
• handicapped
• tied up
• reined
• set back
• hobbled
• encumbered
• thwarted
• held back
• constrained
• arrested
• foiled
• sabotaged
• bottlenecked
• baffled
• frustrated
• held up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• accelerated
• hurried
• rushed
• pushed
• hastened
• urged
• stepped up
• drove
• propelled
• encouraged
• stirred
• quickened
• spurred
• sped (up)
• helped
• advanced
• aided
• facilitated
• forwarded
• dispatched
• eased
• expedited
• goaded
• furthered

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of braked

One was definitely not the fault of the Ojai; another driver cut across our path and the Ojai braked hard. — Rakesh Agrawal, PC Magazine, 28 June 2026

The driver of a Ford Escape steered to the right and braked hard but was unable to avoid a collision with the Kia in the right shoulder and right lane area of the highway, according to the warrant affidavit. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 9 June 2026

This is motorized like the rear seats, and supports pulling 750kg unbraked or a generous 2,400kg braked. — James Morris, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026

The Waymo robotaxi, traveling at a speed of 17 miles per hour, braked and collided with the student. — Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026

The Waymo Driver braked hard, reducing speed from approximately 17 mph to under 6 mph before contact was made. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026

The vehicle detected the child and braked hard. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026

The Nampa woman, Alyssa VanPaepeghem, braked, but the cars still crashed. — Idaho Statesman, 22 Oct. 2025

But that happiness quickly took a turn when the mother quickly braked and stopped the vehicle, and sent him flying into the open area behind the driver's seat. — Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025