Antonyms of Propel | Opposite Word of Propel

Q: What is the Antonym or Opposite word of Propel?

• Propel

• General Meaning	To move forward, Thrust, Project, Shoot
  Usage	This verb can specifically be used to show the progress of ongoing or forward moving object or something.

• Antonym 1	Decelerate
  Meaning 1	To push forward in a particular direction
  Sentence 1	Brazil was losing 4-3, but Ronaldinho managed to equalize the goal by propelling the ball across the line in the final moments of the game.

• Antonym 2	Restrain
  Meaning 2	To get into a particular situation
  Sentence 2	Usually Rafael is a cool minded person, but sudden fury propelled him into that action.

• Antonym 3	Desist
  Meaning 3	To develop a progress
  Sentence 3	The small rocket propelled missile hits the target accurately.