Decelerate and Make haste

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

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Make haste is an antonym for decelerate.

Nearby Words: deceleration, decelerating

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Decelerate is an antonym for make haste in topics: hurry, act, rush, flee, invigorate.

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