Synonyms of deceleration

deceleration

noun

as in decline

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

demand for our product is dropping, so I have ordered a deceleration of production

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• acceleration
• quickening
• hastening

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of deceleration

Over time, without regular use, the back of the body can lose its functional capacity for deceleration, which is when chronic knee pain generally starts to show up. — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

But Delapierre was flung forwards violently by the rapid deceleration and suffered a nasty face-plant into the cockpit. — Andrew Rice, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

The record proves that the silent cabin, instant torque and smooth deceleration of electric-vehicle (EV) driving does not have to be derived from a charging grid. — New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2026

During the test drive, Lawgalet experienced the deceleration caused from regenerative braking, panicked and decided to return to the dealership after being surprised by the sensation. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026

Murphy, an instrumentation engineer, had designed electronic strain gauge sensors that could accurately measure the amount of G-force applied during deceleration. — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 July 2026

This would lead to massive deceleration forces that instantly pulverize standard tracking electronics, leaving search teams completely blind. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026

Zscaler lost two key salespeople, and the deceleration is palpable. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 27 May 2026

At best, this method could be deployed as part of a hybrid strategy that uses a separate system for deceleration. — Kai James, The Conversation, 26 May 2026