Synonyms of braking

braking 1 of 2

noun

as in deceleration

a usually gradual decrease in the pace or level of activity of something

there's always a braking in sales after lunch

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deceleration
• retardation
• decline
• drop
• slowdown
• slump
• downshift
• letup
• weakening
• retreat
• ebb
• plunge
• remission
• stoppage
• arrest
• crash
• halt
• collapse
• flagging
• wane
• fall
• check

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• acceleration
• quickening
• hastening

braking

2 of 2

verb

present participle of brake

as in slowing

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

• slowing
• decelerating
• inhibiting
• retarding
• stopping
• slackening
• restraining
• impeding
• hindering
• halting
• curbing
• obstructing
• checking
• handicapping
• hampering
• tying up
• holding back
• reining
• hobbling
• encumbering
• arresting
• thwarting
• constraining
• setting back
• sabotaging
• bottlenecking
• frustrating
• holding up
• baffling
• foiling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• accelerating
• driving
• rushing
• speeding (up)
• hurrying
• pushing
• hastening
• stepping up
• stirring
• urging
• encouraging
• quickening
• propelling
• aiding
• helping
• facilitating
• advancing
• expediting
• forwarding
• easing
• furthering
• spurring
• dispatching
• goading

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of braking

Noun

The train can recharge using existing 480V cabling in yards and terminals, through dedicated charging infrastructure, and by recovering energy through regenerative braking. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026

Today, software touches nearly every aspect and dimension of the vehicle, from battery management to infotainment, braking, cybersecurity and advanced driver assistance. — Rajjie Sarmey, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Seat height is listed at 31 inches (786 mm); braking comes in the form of single discs front and back. — New Atlas, 22 Sep. 2026

EVs use regenerative braking to recapture some of the energy normally lost while slowing down and send it back to the battery. — Lauren Swift, AJC.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Authorities are also reviewing the SUV’s event data recorder to determine Rios’ speed, braking and acceleration in the seconds before the deadly crash. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

Cybercab uses electronic braking Tesla also made a major change underneath the vehicle. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026

The braking point at Turn 13 presents another overtaking opportunity before the cars rocket into another high-speed portion of Las Enlazadas de Valdebebas, Turns 14, 15 and 16. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Regenerative braking and deceleration also convert kinetic energy into driving range for the Prius by feeding its self-charging hybrid battery. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

Verb

Smoother downshifts while braking matter more, but trying to step up a gear at full throttle anywhere near redline seemed to challenge the clutch-free system. — Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2026

This section ends with another heavy braking zone at Turn 17, where speeds are expected to drop from 175mph to around 60mph. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Aston Martin / Brough Superior Brough’s also doing its double-wishbone ‘Fior fork’ front suspension that separates steering and braking forces, and avoids diving. — New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2026

The switches were supposed to detect when Genesis began braking in Earth's atmosphere and trigger parachute deployment. — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Depending on the session, drivers learn braking techniques, vehicle control and high-speed maneuvers with guidance from experienced instructors. — Chris Teague, AJC.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Ask the Car Doctor Technicians also perform a short road test to evaluate steering alignment, braking performance and overall drivability before removing protective coverings and preparing the vehicle for delivery. — John Paul, The Providence Journal, 4 Sep. 2026

Be sure to stay alert, and give yourself plenty of braking distance. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2026

As the veteran approached a braking zone, the rear of his car stepped out and hit the wall, which ultimately left him stranded in the run-off area just ten minutes into the session. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2026