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reduce speed

VERB

brake

Synonyms

STRONGEST

decelerate impede

STRONG

bar block dam halt hinder moderate obstruct slacken slow stop

WEAK

slow down

Antonyms

STRONG

advance aid allow assist continue encourage forward free help let go liberate open permit promote push unblock

WEAK

accelerate

VERB

slow

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abate curb curtail decelerate decrease diminish hinder impede lag lessen moderate reduce relax retard slacken stall temper

STRONG

brake check choke detain loiter mire postpone procrastinate qualify quiet reef regulate stunt

WEAK

anchor it back-water bog down cut back cut down ease off ease up embog hit the brakes hold back hold up keep waiting let down flaps lose speed lose steam rein in set back wind down

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advance agitate aid allow assist develop encourage enlarge excite expand extend facilitate forward further grow help increase lengthen prolong push raise strengthen

STRONG

accelerate do expedite liberate release

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It also offers Secure Core routing for added privacy, though this can reduce speed depending on the server path.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

In February of last year, the Los Angeles City Council approved a plan to reduce speed limits on 177 miles of road by 5 mph.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2023

Last week Wales became the first UK nation to reduce speed limits in built-up areas from 30mph to 20mph.

From BBC • Sep. 23, 2023

Tarriela said the vessels had to reduce speed to prevent a collision.

From Reuters • Jul. 5, 2023

This compelled him to reduce speed still more.

From The Boys of Columbia High on the Gridiron : or, the Struggle for the Silver Cup by Forbes, Graham B

reduce speed

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