Brake and Push

Opposite meaning words

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

Usage example: braked the car sharply when someone pulled out in front of us

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Push is an antonym for brake in check topic.

Nearby Words: braking, braked

Push verb - To apply force to (someone or something) so that it moves in front of one.

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Brake is an antonym for push.

Nearby Words: pushed, pushy, pushover, pushing, pusher

car

brake car

push car

To stop, push the clutch in before you brake, or you'll fight the engine and then stall.

Source: Useful Notes / Driving Stick

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