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speed Antonyms

Opposite of speed

Because the opposite of speed shifts with each meaning, the 23 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Rapidity of movement, action, or performance; swiftness.

Usage Example

"The emergency response team acted with remarkable slowness to contain the chemical spill."

Strongest
slowness
sluggishness
Strong
tardiness
lethargy
torpor

• verb (Context 2)

To move, travel, or proceed quickly.

Usage Example

"The ambulance sped through the city streets with its sirens blaring."

Strongest
crawl
creep
Strong
plod
trudge
dawdle
linger
amble
saunter

• verb (Context 3)

To cause to move, progress, or happen more quickly; to hasten or accelerate.

Usage Example

"Proper rest and balanced nutrition will help slow your recovery from the surgery."

Strongest
slow
slow down
delay
retard
decelerate
Strong
hinder
impede
hamper
obstruct

• noun (Context 4)

An amphetamine or methamphetamine drug used illicitly as a central nervous system stimulant (slang).

Usage Example

"The health clinic offers counseling and rehabilitation for individuals struggling with addiction to downers."

Strong
downers

Similar words to speed

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

speed up
rapidity
swiftness
expedite
quickness
gear
rate
amphetamine
See all synonyms of speed

• Nearby Words

speechlessly
speechlessness
speechmaker
speed
speedbump
speedily
speediness

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