Retard Synonyms and Antonyms

ritärd; for n. 2 rētärd
To cause to be later or slower than expected or desired
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. delay
  2. detain
  3. hang-up
  4. hold up
  5. lag
  6. set back
  7. slow
  8. stall
Antonyms:
  1. help
  2. accelerate
  3. advance
  4. push
  5. expedite
Lose velocity; move more slowly
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. delay
  2. hinder
  3. impede
  4. slow-down
  5. slow
  6. baffle
  7. brake
  8. clog
  9. decelerate
  10. check
  11. fetter
  12. hamper
  13. inhibit
  14. obstruct
  15. prevent
  16. stunt
  17. slow-up
A person of subnormal intelligence
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. idiot
  2. imbecile
  3. cretin
  4. moron
  5. changeling
  6. half-wit

Retard Sentence Examples

  • But these events did not retard its progress.

  • Moreover, since the mould acts as a covering to retard the loss of heat, it should not be removed from the ingot until just before the latter is to be placed in its soaking furnace.

  • If the plate be introduced upon the other side, so as to retard the procession originally in arrear, there is no overlapping, whatever may be the amount of retardation.

  • The roughness of the surface of the cavity serves to retard it.

  • A severe cold of a few days' duration in March may very much retard the opening of the former ponds, while the temperature of Walden increases almost uninterruptedly.

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