Slowing [verb]
Definition of Slowing:
delay, restrict
Synonyms of Slowing:
● Decelerate
● Hinder
● Retard
● Moderate
● Slacken
● Relax
● Lessen
● Lag
● Reduce
● Stall
● Decrease
● Abate
● Curb
● Diminish
● Impede
● Curtail
● Temper
● Handicap
● Mire
● Choke
● Detain
● Procrastinate
● Qualify
● Quiet
● Brake
● Reef
● Loiter
● Stunt
● Postpone
● Regulate
● Check
● Bog down
● Cut back
● Cut down
● Hold back
● Hold up
● Set back
● Anchor it
● Back-water
● Ease off
● Ease up
● Embog
● Hit the brakes
● Keep waiting
● Let down flaps
● Lose speed
● Lose steam
● Reduce speed
● Rein in
● Retardate
● Wind down
Opposite/Antonyms of Slowing:
● Do
● Develop
● Expand
● Strengthen
● Raise
● Extend
● Agitate
● Push
● Help
● Forward
● Encourage
● Allow
● Advance
● Expedite
● Accelerate
● Liberate
● Release
● Lengthen
● Prolong
● Enlarge
● Increase
● Grow
● Excite
● Further
● Facilitate
● Assist
● Aid
Sentence/Example of Slowing:
But the great ship was slowing; it came on, but its wild speed was checked.
The result was that I discovered my perception of time was slowing down.
When I was sure he was slowing up I put on the other drag and drew him closer.
The train, slowing to a stop at a tank station, jarred to a standstill.
Slowing their speed to less than fifty times that of light, they drove on.
I said, "Westy, we're slowing down; it feels kind of funny; do you notice?"
The train was slowing down at the signal tower, and finally stopped there.
It was slowing up as they watched, and presently came to a standstill.
He looked at her steadily for a moment, slowing his pace and fixing her with his eye.
It even seemed to me as I gazed that it was slowing down, out of spite.