slowdown

Meanings

Plural: slowdowns

Noun

the act of slowing down or falling behind
A reduction in speed, or a decrease in the level of production, economic activity, etc.

Origin / Etymology

Deverbal from slow down.

Synonyms

lag, retardation

Antonyms

ramp-up, speed-up, speedup

Scrabble Score: 15

slowdown is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
slowdown is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
slowdown is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

slowdown is a valid Words With Friends word