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

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

Match analysis from professional football also suggests around a quarter fewer explosive accelerations and decelerations at altitude than at sea level. — Alan McCall, New York Times, 1 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

The faster the dive, the greater the stress placed on the wings, muscles, and skeleton during deceleration. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026

In its most recent quarterly results, Microsoft’s closely watched Azure cloud-computing division posted a slight deceleration in growth from the prior quarter. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026

Do note, though, that the airbag will activate only in frontal accidents and under certain deceleration conditions. — New Atlas, 24 Mar. 2026