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lose speed

VERB
relax
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ease loosen lower modify reduce relieve slow weaken
STRONG
abate ebb loose mitigate moderate modulate remit slack slacken
WEAK
ease off lax let up slow down untighten
Antonyms
STRONGEST
grow increase raise strengthen
STRONG
incite intensify rise
WEAK
agitate excite tense worry
VERB
slow
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abate curb curtail decelerate decrease diminish hinder impede lag lessen moderate reduce relax retard slacken stall temper
STRONG
brake check choke detain loiter mire postpone procrastinate qualify quiet reef regulate stunt
WEAK
anchor it back-water bog down cut back cut down ease off ease up embog hit the brakes hold back hold up keep waiting let down flaps lose steam reduce speed rein in set back wind down
Antonyms
STRONGEST
advance agitate aid allow assist develop encourage enlarge excite expand extend facilitate forward further grow help increase lengthen prolong push raise strengthen
STRONG
accelerate do expedite liberate release

Example Sentences

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The theory continues that as the stuck jet continued to interact with the outer layers of the star, it began to lose speed, and its energy was reduced to the range of X-rays.

From Space Scoop • Jul. 23, 2025

"Core inflation continues to lose speed," Jeffrey Roach, Chief Economist for LPL Financial in Charlotte, said in an email.

From Reuters • Oct. 27, 2023

Hilary is then expected to lose speed as it moves north.

From BBC • Aug. 20, 2023

The inspection order was to search for a downed circuit on the track that may have caused the train to lose speed commands or connection to the rail’s network.

From Washington Post • Sep. 8, 2022

Irina didn’t even have time to shout a warning to her pilot before suddenly the Po-2 turned and began to lose speed.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein