Slowing
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
noun.
A lessening of speed; gradually retarded movement; retardation.
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verb.
Present participle of
slow
.
noun.
deceleration
;
slowing down
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noun.
a decrease in rate of change
Word Usage
"Those past increases appear to have worked in slowing the economy, though other factors continue to point to another round of tightening."
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
alteration
change
modification
Rhyme
Words with the same terminal sound
Boeing
bestowing
blowing
bowing
crowing
verb-stem
slow