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quicken Antonyms

Opposite of quicken

Because the opposite of quicken shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To make or become faster or quicker; to accelerate.

Usage Example

"She began to slow her pace as the evening shadows lengthened along the trail."

Strongest
slow
slow down
decelerate
Strong
retard
delay

• verb (Context 2)

To stimulate, arouse, or restore vigor and life to something (such as interest, imagination, or appetite).

Usage Example

"The fresh mountain air helped to deaden our appetites before dinner."

Strongest
deaden
dull
Strong
dampen
stifle

Similar words to quicken

Words similar to quicken shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

accelerate
speed up
stimulate
hasten
arouse
enliven
invigorate
animate
See all synonyms of quicken

• Nearby Words

queue
quibble
quick
quicken
quickening
quickfire
quickie

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Quicken. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/quicken
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