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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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He pointed to a 2022 wireless emergency alert that successfully urged Californians to reduce stress on the power grid.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Especially for retirees on fixed or semi-fixed incomes, these adjustments can reduce stress, create flexibility and extend the longevity of retirement savings.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 2026

Cooking has been shown to mitigate psychological distress and reduce stress levels.

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2026

Personal resources such as strong social support, a sense of control, and positive attitudes toward aging can help reduce stress and protect well-being.

From Science Daily • Feb. 1, 2026

Music can affect our heartbeat, blood pressure, and pulse rate, and reduce stress, anxiety and even depression.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

reduce speed

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