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slowed

verb , past tense of slow

Synonyms and Antonyms of slowed

to cause to move or proceed at a less rapid pace

if you don't slow your delivery down a bit, your speech will be over too soon

Synonyms of slowed

braked, decelerated, retarded, slackened

Words Related to slowed

halted, stopped

encumbered, hampered, handicapped, held back, held up, hindered, hobbled, impeded, inhibited, obstructed, set back, tied up

arrested, checked, constrained, curbed, reined, restrained

baffled, foiled, frustrated, sabotaged, thwarted

Near Antonyms of slowed

drove, encouraged, goaded, propelled, pushed, spurred, stirred, urged

advanced, aided, dispatched, eased, expedited, facilitated, forwarded, furthered, helped

Antonyms of slowed

accelerated, hastened, hurried, quickened, rushed, sped (up) (or speeded (up)), stepped up

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