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slowdown

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of slowdown

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

Synonyms of slowdown

braking, deceleration, downshift, letup, retardation

Words Related to slowdown

decline, drop, slump

ebb, remission, retreat, wane

flagging, weakening

arrest, check, halt, stoppage

collapse, crash, fall, plunge

Antonyms of slowdown

acceleration, hastening, quickening

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