Decelerate(verb)
Reduce speed; slow down.
Hindi meaning:गति कम करना
Synonyms: Slow, Brake, Retard, Slack
Antonyms: Accelerate, Hasten, Quicken, Speed
Example: The driver had to decelerate near the sharp turn.
Trick to remember: De means down and accelerate means speed up; decelerate means speed down.
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