Cryptic crossword clue
Slow down in river when treacle’s poured in 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word DECELERATE

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What does DECELERATE mean?

DECELERATE verb
  1. To reduce the velocity of something
  2. To reduce the rate of advancement of something, such as a disease
  3. To go slower

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