Bolt and Decelerate

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Bolt verb - To proceed or move quickly.

Usage example: the cat bolted for the food dish the minute he spied it

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Decelerate is an antonym for bolt.

Nearby Words: bolted, bolter, bolting

Decelerate verb - To cause to move or proceed at a less rapid pace.

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Bolt is an antonym for decelerate.

Nearby Words: deceleration, decelerating

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