Synonyms for slowdown
ˈsloʊˌdaʊnslow·down

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1. slowdownnoun

   Synonyms:
   abatement, diminution, retardation, cutback

2. slowdownnoun

   A reduction in speed, or a decrease in the level of production etc

   Synonyms:
   retardation, abatement, diminution, cutback

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1. slowdown, lag, retardationnoun

   the act of slowing down or falling behind

   Synonyms:
   slowness, meantime, backwardness, retardent, subnormality, interim, retardant, mental retardation, slowing, meanwhile, lag, deceleration, stave, retardation

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1. • Delay

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1. List of paraphrases for "slowdown":

   downturn, slowing, slow-down, deceleration, slowing-down, recession, sluggishness, slump, decline, slackening, contraction, slows, slowness, slack

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1. The OECD:

   A sharper slowdown of activity in emerging markets and renewed weakness of activity in the euro area could weaken exports more strongly than projected, dampen investment, and spill over to consumer confidence.

2. Health Minister Salvador Illa:

   There are no good numbers when it comes to deaths ... (but) we are now in the slowdown phase.

3. Roberto Perli:

   The center of the committee will likely recognize that the data do not suggest any material slowdown in the U.S. economy and that financial markets have stabilized, at least for now, the best course of action in this situation is to leave rate hikes on the table at the next couple of meetings.

4. Jason Hsu:

   Any time China faces a slowdown or faces overall market volatility, it is going to be the biggest driver of volatility in the EM portfolios, because it's so big, you don't get a diversification benefit.

5. Chief Investment Officer Scott Minerd:

   While I concur with my colleagues here in Davos that a synchronized global slowdown is underway, fears of recession are overblown, if anything, the outlook is brightening as policymakers are beginning to awaken to the mounting risks arising from a protracted trade war and increasing nationalism.