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Synonyms & Antonyms of slow (down)
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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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The first known use of slow (down) was in 1897
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