Synonyms for

Accelerator

Verb / æˈkselɜ:ˌeɪtɜ: / Another word for accelerator — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a device or substance that increases the speed of something

Synonyms & similar words

gas throttle atomsmasher anticatalyst acceleratorpedal catalyst particleaccelerator gun gaspedal throttlevalve throttle speeder gas treadle go-pedal accelerant catapult catalyst ignition propellant stimulant turbocharger booster charger enabler facilitator impetus

Synonyms by register

Formal

catalyst stimulant expediter promoter

Informal

go-faster booster speed-up

Literary

quickener impetus

Antonyms

decelerator brake restrainer inhibitor damper slowdown

Common collocations

  • gas pedal
  • car accelerator
  • particle accelerator
  • economic accelerator
  • accelerator pedal
  • speed accelerator

Word family

noun accelerator
verb accelerate
adjective accelerative
adverb acceleratingly

Usage note

Primarily used in the context of vehicles (gas pedal) or science (particle accelerator). Can also refer to something that speeds up a process.

Example sentences

  1. I pushed down on the accelerator to make the car go faster.
  2. The scientist used an accelerator to speed up the particles.
  3. The accelerator pedal is on the right side of the car.
  4. The accelerator helped the rocket launch into space.
  5. The accelerator increased the speed of the roller coaster.

Quotes

  • Life is like a camera, focus on the good times, develop from the negatives, and if things don't work out, take another shot with the accelerator.
  • Hard work is the accelerator, patience is the brake.
  • The accelerator is to a car what passion is to life.

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