Deceleration

Synonyms of deceleration

• slowing down
• retardation
• reduction in speed

Antonyms of deceleration

• acceleration
• speeding up
• increase in speed

Collocations of deceleration

rapid deceleration

Frequency: 70 %

The car experienced rapid deceleration when the driver slammed on the brakes.

sudden deceleration

Frequency: 65 %

The elevator came to a sudden deceleration, causing everyone inside to stumble.

gradual deceleration

Frequency: 60 %

The train made a gradual deceleration as it approached the station.

smooth deceleration

Frequency: 50 %

The pilot executed a smooth deceleration as the plane landed on the runway.

controlled deceleration

Frequency: 45 %

The skier demonstrated controlled deceleration as he navigated down the steep slope.

Idiomatic Expressions for deceleration

• Phrase: put the brakes on
  Meaning: to slow down or stop something from progressing
  Usage: We need to put the brakes on this project until we have more information.