retard

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retard Definition

• (n) a person of subnormal intelligence
• (v) slow the growth or development of; "The brain damage will retard the child''s language development"
• (v) cause to move more slowly or operate at a slower rate; "This drug will retard your heart rate"
• (v) be delayed
• (v) lose velocity; move more slowly; "The car decelerated"

retard Synonyms

• changeling
• check
• cretin
• decelerate
• delay
• half-wit
• idiot
• imbecile
• moron
• retard
• slow
• slow down
• slow up