Synonyms of deceleration

Noun


1. deceleration, slowing, retardation, change, alteration, modification

usage: a decrease in rate of change; "the deceleration of the arms race"

2. deceleration, rate

usage: (physics) a rate of decrease in velocity

3. deceleration, speed, speeding, hurrying

usage: the act of decelerating; decreasing the speed; "he initiated deceleration by braking"

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