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

This tech transformed vehicle safety by allowing drivers to maintain steering control under heavy braking. — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

The difference shows up in tasks like validating automatic emergency braking. — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 21 July 2026

Exclusive only to the top-spec Apex trim are hill hold control and electronic combined braking. — New Atlas, 21 July 2026

McKinnor’s Consumer Driving Data Protection Act would allow insurers to track speed, braking and other driving habits to establish a motorist’s safety record, a key component in setting individual premiums — as long as the motorist agrees to it. — Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026

That affords regenerative braking at a remarkable 600-kilowatt rate, without overcooking components. — Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 15 July 2026

Ease off the accelerator gradually and avoid abrupt braking to prevent skidding. — Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 14 July 2026

Some of the data is collected on Allstate’s app through Drivewise, which measures braking, phone use, nighttime driving and speeding across the country. — Julianna Mejia, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026

Every part must be in good working order or your braking performance will be affected. — Keith Laing, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Verb

By braking the inside wheels while driving the outside wheels forwards, the system allows the SUV to rotate through 360 degrees on the spot. — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 21 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

The best way to improve fuel mileage is proper maintenance, driving at a steady speed, and accelerating and braking gently. — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026

The system uses a three-level braking architecture that combines retarder braking, electric braking, and mechanical braking to improve safety during operation under demanding mining conditions. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026

If modern vehicles are so reliant on software for everything from displaying driving speeds to braking in some models, free OTA software updates could save drivers the hassle of bringing their cars into an authorized dealer for repairs. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 1 July 2026

For example, avoiding some accidents can mean both braking and swerving at the same time, when humans typically manage only one at once. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026