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Definitions of
slow up
verb
lose velocity; move more slowly
synonyms:
decelerate
,
retard
,
slow
,
slow down
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Antonyms:
accelerate
,
quicken
,
speed
,
speed up
move faster
types:
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slow
,
slow down
cause to proceed more slowly
delay
,
detain
,
hold up
cause to be slowed down or delayed
bog
,
bog down
cause to slow down or get stuck
clog
,
constipate
impede with a clog or as if with a clog
stonewall
engage in delaying tactics or refuse to cooperate
catch
delay or hold up; prevent from proceeding on schedule or as planned
stall
deliberately delay an event or action
buy time
act so as to delay an event or action in order to gain an advantage
type of:
decrease
,
diminish
,
fall
,
lessen
decrease in size, extent, or range
verb
become slow or slower
synonyms:
slack
,
slacken
,
slow
,
slow down
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type of:
weaken
become weaker
verb
cause to proceed more slowly
synonyms:
slow
,
slow down
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types:
bog
,
bog down
cause to slow down or get stuck
clog
,
constipate
impede with a clog or as if with a clog
type of:
decelerate
,
retard
,
slow
,
slow down
lose velocity; move more slowly
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