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Synonyms & Antonyms of slow (down)
(Entry 1 of 2)
as in sink, weaken
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slowdown
nounSynonyms & Antonyms of slowdown (Entry 2 of 2)
a usually gradual decrease in the pace or level of activity of something
- disease experts are encouraged by the recent slowdown in the spread of the virus
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“Slow (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slow%20%28down%29. Accessed 15 Aug. 2022.
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