Synonyms of decelerated

decelerated

verb

past tense of decelerate

as in slowed

to cause to move or proceed at a less rapid pace

she decelerated the car as we entered the school zone

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of decelerated

When electricity demand picks up, the rotor can be decelerated by connecting it to a generator that converts the kinetic motion into electric charge that can then be supplied to the grid on demand. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026

In June, wholesale inflation is expected to have decelerated slightly. — Sarah Min, CNBC, 10 July 2026

Growth rates have decelerated, and enterprise customers are consolidating vendors and scrutinizing renewal costs with new intensity. — Marc Joffe, Oc Register, 15 May 2026

Indeed, overall auto spending on TV ads has decelerated in recent years. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026

That’s an indication that sales for the Curry brand have decelerated, and perhaps a sign that the contract also was a big expense for Under Armour. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025

Last month, the Labor Department said hiring decelerated from 79,000 in July. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025

However, growth has recently decelerated. — Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025

Furniture price growth picked up in July, while apparel price growth decelerated and appliance prices declined outright. — Rob Wile, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2025