Retard

verb
rɪ'tɑrd

Noun

  • a person of subnormal intelligence

    Similar:ChangelingCretinHalf-witIdiotImbecile
    Type of:SimpletonSimple

Verb

  • slow the growth or development of

    “The brain damage will retard the child's language development”

    Similar:CheckDelay
    Type of:ChangeAlterModify

  • cause to move more slowly or operate at a slower rate

    “This drug will retard your heart rate”

    Type of:Decelerate

  • lose velocity; move more slowly

    Similar:DecelerateSlow
    Type of:DiminishFallDecrease

  • be delayed

    Type of:Be

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