deceleration

n.

1.

a decrease in velocity. Opposite of acceleration

Noun

1.

deceleration - a decrease in speed; "the deceleration of the arms race" Synonyms: retardation, slowing Antonyms: acceleration - an increase in speed; "modern science caused an acceleration of cultural change"

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