Arrest and Accelerate

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Arrest verb - To take or keep under one's control by authority of law.

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Accelerate is an antonym for arrest in stop topic.

Nearby Words: arresting, arrested, arrester

Accelerate verb - To cause to move or proceed fast or faster.

Usage example: we accelerated preparations for the hurricane upon hearing weather reports that it had gained speed

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Arrest is an antonym for accelerate.

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