Difficulty and Slowdown

Difficulty

Difficulty noun - Something that is a cause for suffering or special effort especially in the attainment of a goal.

Slowdown and difficulty are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Slowdown" instead a noun "Difficulty".

Nearby Word: difficult

Slowdown

Slowdown noun - A usually gradual decrease in the pace or level of activity of something.
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Synonyms for Slowdown

Difficulty and slowdown are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Difficulty" instead a noun "Slowdown".

Nearby Words: slow, slowness

Both words in one sentence

  • Video Game / Death Smiles Difficulty by Region: According to test runs by some players, the US version has less slowdown, making it more difficult than the Japanese version.
  • Despite the name of the difficulty, it's actually easier than Ultra mode; there is more slowdown, far more chances to cancel bullets, and enemies don't let off as many suicide bullets as they did in Ultra.
  • Video Game / Mushihime-sama Non-Indicative Difficulty: God mode in Futari Black Label is actually easier than 1.5's Ultra; it has slightly less bullets and significantly more slowdown.
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