Deceleration
Deceleration noun - A usually gradual decrease in the pace or level of activity of something.
Usage example: demand for our product is dropping, so I have ordered a deceleration of production
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Synonyms for Deceleration
Fall and deceleration are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Fall" instead a noun "Deceleration".
Fall
Fall noun - The act of going down from an upright position suddenly and involuntarily.
Deceleration and fall are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Deceleration" instead a noun "Fall".
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- He survives this by using magic designed to cushion someone in a fall from a high height, since deceleration trauma is deceleration trauma, no matter which direction it occurs along.
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The monk makes their fall slower by scrapping against the wall or other method of deceleration, they still take normal damage if there's nothing nearby.
Source: Not the Fall That Kills You - An opening and developing canopy will jerk the skydiver upwards (actually it is sudden deceleration of the free fall, not an actual upwards jerk), resulting on sudden strain on leg harness.
Source: Groin Attack / Real Life
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