Lag and Speed up

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Lag verb - To move or act slowly.

Usage example: the tired puppy was lagging behind the rest of the pack

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Speed up is an antonym for lag.

Nearby Word: lagging

Speed up verb - To cause to move or proceed fast or faster.

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Lag is an antonym for speed up.

Note that if you're watching a TAS and you actually see the game being paused, it's being done to avoid lag or otherwise speed up the game.

Source: Pause Scumming

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