Synonyms for

Slowing

Verb / ˈsləʊɪŋ / Another word for slowing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Slowing means to make something go slower or decrease in speed.

Synonyms & similar words

retard acceleration slacken slow slack decelerate slowup slowdown deceleration retardation accelerate decelerating sluggish delaying retarding lessening diminishing waning subduing moderating abating relaxing stalling

Synonyms by register

Formal

attenuating diminishing abating

Informal

easing up letting up cooling off

Literary

languishing subsiding

Antonyms

accelerating speeding quickening hastening intensifying advancing

Common collocations

  • slowing down
  • slowing the pace
  • slowing growth
  • slowing economy
  • slowing traffic
  • slowing production
  • slowing progress

Word family

noun slowness
verb slow
adjective slow
adverb slowly

Usage note

The word 'slowing' is the present participle of 'slow'. It often appears in phrases like 'slowing down' or 'slowing growth'.

Example sentences

  1. The turtle is slowing down because he is tired.
  2. I am slowing down my car because there is a speed bump ahead.
  3. The teacher is slowing the class down so that everyone can catch up.
  4. The runner is slowing up because he has a cramp.
  5. The wind is slowing the boat down.

Quotes

  • Patience is not the ability to wait, but the ability to keep a good attitude while waiting. - Joyce Meyer
  • Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is relax. - Mark Black
  • Slow down and enjoy life. It's not only the scenery you miss by going too fast - you also miss the sense of where you are going and why. - Eddie Cantor

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