Slowdown Synonyms and Antonyms

slōdoun
Slacking off; gradual decrease
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. retardation
  2. strike
  3. brake
  4. partial stoppage
  5. curb
  6. deceleration
  7. lag
  8. delay
  9. falloff
  10. inactivity
  11. slacking off
  12. slump
  13. setback
  14. stoppage
Antonyms:
  1. increase
  2. rise
  3. breakthrough
  4. speed-up

Words Related to Slowdown

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Slowdown Sentence Examples

  • This year 's seasonal slowdown has been slower than usual.

  • It predicts a slowdown in economic growth in 2005.

  • Yet barring a consumer slowdown, the company now appears genuinely well placed.

  • Part of the slowdown in spending is mirrored by the rise in the savings ratio in the fourth quarter of 2005.

  • The animation is silky smooth with virtually no slowdown, despite the fact that at later levels, you'll be managing several tables, several awaiting customers, and who knows how much in tips.

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