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Opposite of the rapidity of movement or action
“He realized that the slowness of this process would have very serious immediate implications for his business.”
Opposite of the rate at which someone or something moves or operates, or is able to move or operate
“He effectively followed up with his fusillade of punches to prompt the stoppage.”
(slang) Opposite of a personal preference
“When it comes to ice-cream flavors, the fruity ones are my worst!”
Opposite of a quick pace or rhythm
Opposite of a substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body
Opposite of the speed with which something moves or happens
Opposite of the tendency of a body to maintain its motion, measured as the product of its mass and velocity
Opposite of a person who habitually flirts or attempts to seduce women
Opposite of a substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body
Opposite of to move quickly
“I called out to him to slow a little while I attempt to catch up.”
Opposite of to advance, or give a boost to
“An insistent characteristic style can help a poet to create a public reputation, but can also narrow his range and hinder his ability to grow and change.”
Opposite of to drive fast, especially beyond the legal speed limit
“Gradually decelerate the car as you approach the traffic lights.”
(informal) Opposite of to move or depart hastily
“Do you mind if we stay here a little longer?”
Opposite of to move at a fast speed on foot
“She watched in gentle adoration, her two-year-old daughter walk slowly toward her.”
Opposite of to move or pass very quickly
Opposite of to change, progress, or develop in a specified way
“He said problems of competitiveness would also severely constrain the small industry sector, which he feared would stagnate.”
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