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DECELERATING

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Decelerating.

Decelerating - as a verb

Lose velocity; move more slowly

Example: "The car decelerated"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
slow7slow downslow up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decrease11diminish14fall7lessen6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
accelerate14

Reduce the speed of

Example: "He slowed down the car"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
slow down
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
accelerate14

Example Sentences

"The decelerating car slowly came to a stop."
"The decelerating rocket lost speed as it moved away from Earth."
"The decelerating economy is causing concern among investors."
"The decelerating train struggled to climb the steep incline."
"The decelerating runner crossed the finish line in second place."
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Word Game Points

Is DECELERATING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, decelerating is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DECELERATING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is DECELERATING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, decelerating is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DECELERATING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is DECELERATING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, decelerating is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DECELERATING has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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