Quickening and Slowdown

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Quickening noun - The act of accelerating; increasing the speed.

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Slowdown is an antonym for quickening.

Nearby Words: quicken, quickened

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

Usage example: disease experts are encouraged by the recent slowdown in the spread of the virus

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Quickening is an antonym for slowdown.

Nearby Words: slow, slowness

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