embog

bog down decelerate defeat detain hang up hold up impede mire retard reverse slow slow down slow up

advance forward

abate curb curtail decelerate decrease diminish hinder impede lag lessen moderate reduce relax retard slacken stall temper

brake check choke detain loiter mire postpone procrastinate qualify quiet reef regulate stunt

anchor it back-water bog down cut back cut down ease off ease up hit the brakes hold back hold up keep waiting let down flaps lose speed lose steam reduce speed rein in set back wind down

advance agitate aid allow assist develop encourage enlarge excite expand extend facilitate forward further grow help increase lengthen prolong push raise strengthen

accelerate do expedite liberate release