Breakneck and Deliberate

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Breakneck adjective - Moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed.

Usage example: the breakneck production of naval vessels during World War II

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Deliberate is an antonym for breakneck.

Deliberate adjective - Decided on as a result of careful thought.

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Breakneck is an antonym for deliberate.

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