Propel and Slow

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Propel

Propel verb - To apply force to (someone or something) so that it moves in front of one.
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Synonyms for Propel
Antonyms for Propel
Slow is an antonym for propel in drive topic.
Nearby Words: propelled, propelling

Slow

Slow verb - To cause to move or proceed at a less rapid pace.
Usage example: if you don't slow your delivery down a bit, your speech will be over too soon
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Synonyms for Slow
Antonyms for Slow
Propel is an antonym for slow.
Nearby Words: slowness, slowed, slowly, slowing, slowdown
Similar words of propel

Similar words of slow

Common collocations

hero propel hero slow hero
bit propel bit slow bit
game propel game slow game
story propel story slow story
Other words: vehicle, head, bullet, opponent.

Both words in one sentence

  • Warhammer 40,000 has Jump Packs, which Space Marines of every sort can use, which propel them airborne with a thrust and can also slow down an otherwise very harsh landing if they get dropped from sub-orbit.
    Source: Jump Jet Pack
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Antonyms for propel


Antonyms for slow

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