SLOW (DOWN) Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

Definition of slow (down)

as in to die (down)

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noun

ˈslō-ˌdau̇n

as in decline

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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Investors worried that higher rates could lead to an economic slowdown and potentially a recession, pushing the Dow and the other major averages to fall into bear market territory. — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 29 July 2026 Strengthening Client Relationships Through Events Summer slowdown is for content and events. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 The slowdown follows a series of escalating Houthi threats and attacks targeting commercial shipping in the Red Sea. — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 27 July 2026 Disney executive Thomas Mazloum said earlier this year Disneyland’s high percentage of California visitors — typically more than 50% of its audience — has helped mitigate a slowdown in international visitation. — Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for slow (down)

Recent Examples of Synonyms for slow (down)

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Analysts are less optimistic that the latest intervention could fundamentally alter the broader course of the yen’s weakening.

— John Liu, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
If the partner feels disconnected from the hotel brand, the benefit may add utility while weakening the program’s positioning.

— Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of weaken

Verb

Surf-rock riffs, punctuated with pockets of silence, eventually slacken in tempo for a glorious, slo-mo finish.

— Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026
Following 2023’s Emotional Contracts, where producer Dave Fridmann injected a harder, radio-ready punch, Coin-O-Matic’s mellower Americana sound reflects a band at ease with itself, even when the tempos slacken and the organ gets buried in the mix.

— Arman Khan, Pitchfork, 19 June 2026

Definition of slacken

Noun

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

Definition of deceleration

Verb

According to a TikTok spokesperson, the platform’s moderators flagged the livestream shortly after Hilton went live and alerted local law enforcement.

— Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026
Milton fell to the ground, and after taking him into custody, the trooper brought him to the front of the home, flagged down a passerby and used that person’s cellphone to call 911 for backup from Chicago police, the report says.

— Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of flag

Noun

Facing a housing slump and declining consumption at home, China has ramped up exports to other nations to buttress slowing economic growth.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
The stock sank more than 7% in after-hours trading, extending a slump that’s pushed it down 11% for the year as of Wednesday’s close.

— Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 30 July 2026

Definition of slump

Noun

The following season, Toney appeared in a career-high 13 games, but he was plagued by drops and a late-season injury.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
The temperature drop will be quite pronounced at elevations above 6,000 feet, with much of the Sierra in the 80s.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026

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