brake Synonyms
Another word for brake
• noun (Context 1)
A mechanical device used to slow or stop a moving vehicle or mechanism, typically by applying friction to the wheels.
"She slammed her foot on the retarder to avoid hitting the deer that darted into the road."
• verb (Context 2)
To reduce the speed of or stop a moving vehicle by applying a mechanical stopping device.
"The driver had to decelerate suddenly when the traffic light turned red."
• noun (Context 3)
Anything that slows down, limits, or impedes progress or activity.
"High interest rates acted as a curb on economic inflation during the recession."
• verb (Context 4)
To check, hinder, or slow down the progress or momentum of an event or process.
"The new regulations were designed to curb the rapid expansion of urban sprawl in the valley."
• noun (Context 5)
A large, coarse fern of the genus Pteridium, typically found globally in temperate and tropical regions.
"The hikers pushed their way through a dense patch of bracken growing vigorously on the hillside."
Opposites of brake
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of brake varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: