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

Mandate proven vehicle safety technology like side guards and automatic braking. — Jessica Walker, New York Daily News, 24 Aug. 2026

In addition to Formula 1-standard safety barriers on the track, GPX Stream sends a driver’s in-car data and video to the pit lane, where Macleod can review braking, balance and line without occupying the passenger seat. — Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Instead, smoother acceleration, less frequent hard launches, and avoiding unnecessary cycles of heavy acceleration and braking could help reduce stress on one of the vehicle’s most expensive components. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026

Because descending stairs is a demanding braking task, many people start to notice achy knees on their way down. — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

Anticipating where that will come can have a big impact not only on straight-line speed, but braking points and corner speeds for the drivers. — Luke Smith, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Pyle adds that unusual noises, vibrations and a loss of engine braking while downshifting are all worth flagging to a mechanic. — Michael Kurko, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026

Telo To solve the first issue, Telo makes use of a lot of regenerative braking. — New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2026

In the context of Subaru and Toyota’s EVs, the regenerative braking force can be stepped up or down off-throttle, with four levels of strength available. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 13 Aug. 2026

Verb

How to align yourself for better braking Just like a car, your body’s braking system requires proper alignment to evenly distribute the absorption of force. — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

Many advanced driver-assistance systems, or ADAS, can control a vehicle’s speed, braking and steering using cameras, sensors and/or mapping data. — Michael Wayland, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026

The car’s precise steering and remarkable braking system deliver a thrilling driving experience. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 6 Aug. 2026

The Deadwood includes Road, Sport and Rain riding modes, cruise control, tire-pressure monitoring and cornering-sensitive traction and braking systems. — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Witness Hoon Chan Sim, 53, was sitting on a park lawn with his dog near West Drive when he was startled by the squeal of braking tires, and spun around to see the horrific collision. — Lincoln Anderson, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026

As premium as the suspension setup is, the braking components are surprisingly very basic. — New Atlas, 21 July 2026

As all the drivers lifted and coasted into what was previously a heavy braking zone, Russell regenerated enough energy to attempt an overtake on Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 20 July 2026

The speed then drops once the battery power is used up before braking into Les Combes. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 15 July 2026