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(Entry 1 of 2)
a usually gradual decrease in the pace or level of activity of something
- there's always a braking in sales after lunch
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braking
verb
present participle of brake
Synonyms & Antonyms of braking (Entry 2 of 2)
to cause to move or proceed at a less rapid pace
- braked the car sharply when someone pulled out in front of us
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“Braking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braking. Accessed 21 Sep. 2021.
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