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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

In areas where signalling systems are not operational, trains will need to reduce speed.

From Reuters • Mar. 14, 2023

First, the surest way to ensure people aren’t killed by vehicles is to reduce speed.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 9, 2022

She had to reduce speed and fall out of the line.

From The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) by Parrott, James Edward