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Opposite of to move or travel hurriedly
Opposite of to hasten the speed or progress of
(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 increase in speed
“As you decelerate, the brakes get noticeably softer in the fraction of a second before the car stops.”
Opposite of to make progress in the state or skill of
“His ability to perform will diminish when age catches up with him.”
Opposite of to (give) support (to)
“Over the years she'd made it her business to discourage her daughter as much as she could.”
Opposite of to make worse
“Even the rain seemed to lessen, becoming fine drizzle as opposed to a downpour.”
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