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decelerate

verb [I]
 
 
/ˌdiːˈsel.ər.eɪt/ US  /-ə.reɪt/

Definition

to reduce the speed that a vehicle is travelling at: The car decelerated at the sight of the police car.Increasing and decreasing speed of motion to happen or make something happen more slowlyIncreasing and decreasing speed of motion → Compare accelerate
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