Synonyms for Hitting the brakes:
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v.
• slow
- Back-water
, - abate
, - anchor it
, - bog down
, - brake
, - check
, - choke
, - curb
, - curtail
, - cut back
, - cut down
, - decelerate
, - decrease
, - detain
, - diminish
, - ease off
, - ease up
, - embog
, - handicap
, - hinder
, - hit the brakes
, - hold back
, - hold up
, - impede
, - keep waiting
, - lag
, - lessen
, - let down flaps
, - loiter
, - lose speed
, - lose steam
, - mire
, - moderate
, - postpone
, - procrastinate
, - qualify
, - quiet
, - reduce
, - reduce speed
, - reef
, - regulate
, - rein in
, - relax
, - retard
, - retardate
, - set back
, - slacken
, - stall
, - stunt
, - temper
, - wind down
.
What are the hypernyms for Hitting the brakes?
A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
What are the opposite words for hitting the brakes?
Hitting the brakes is a common phrase used to describe the act of stopping or slowing down a vehicle. However, there are several antonyms for this phrase that represent the opposite action. One such antonym is "accelerating" or "speeding up" which describes the act of increasing the speed of the vehicle. Another antonym is "coasting" which suggests that the vehicle is allowed to move freely without any additional force. "Rolling forward" or "driving forward" are also antonyms for the phrase "hitting the brakes" as they describe the act of moving forward without stopping or slowing down. It is important to remember that when driving a vehicle, understanding these antonyms can help to make safe and effective driving decisions.
What are the antonyms for Hitting the brakes?
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v.
• slow
- DO
, - accelerate
, - advance
, - agitate
, - aid
, - allow
, - assist
, - develop
, - encourage
, - enlarge
, - excite
, - expand
, - expedite
, - extend
, - facilitate
, - forward
, - further
, - grow
, - help
, - increase
, - lengthen
, - liberate
, - prolong
, - push
, - raise
, - release
, - strengthen
.
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