What is another word for decelerating?

Pronunciation: [dɪsˈɛləɹˌe͡ɪtɪŋ] (IPA)

Decelerating refers to slowing down, slowing the pace or reducing the speed of a particular activity or process. Synonyms for decelerating include slowing, easing off, slackening, dampening, downshifting, petering out, lagging behind, and decreasing speed. Other way to express the idea of decelerating is to say that something is coming to a halt, losing momentum, or fading away. These synonyms can be useful in different contexts such as driving, sports, or even in business when talking about reducing the speed of a project or initiative. Ultimately, the choice of synonym will depend on the context and the intended meaning of the statement.

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What are the hypernyms for Decelerating?

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Usage examples for Decelerating

Actually, they weren't, the ship was decelerating to get into an orbit, but the decreasing distance created the illusion of increasing speed.
"Space Viking"
Henry Beam Piper
We'll worry about decelerating when we're in shooting distance."
"Space Viking"
Henry Beam Piper
There'd be a Gehenna of a bill to pay when they started decelerating.
"Space Viking"
Henry Beam Piper

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