Synonyms for retard
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : ri-tahrd, for 1–3, 5; ree-tahrd for 4 |
| Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈtɑrd, for 1–3, 5; ˈri tɑrd for 4 |
Top 10 synonyms for retard Other synonyms for the word retard
- back off
- bog
- bog down
- brake
- bring to screeching halt
- check
- choke
- clog
- close off
- dawdle
- decrease
- defer
- delay
- detain
- down
- encumber
- falter
- fetter
- flag
- hang up
- hesitate
- hold back
- hold up
- let up
- loaf
- loiter
- mire
- poke
- postpone
- reduce
- retardate
- set back
- shut down
- shut off
- slacken
- slow down
- slow up
- stall
- take down
Définition of retard
Origin :- late 15c., "make slow or slower," from French retarder "restrain, hold (someone) back, keep (someone from doing something); come to a stop" (13c.) or directly from Latin retardare "make slow, delay, keep back, hinder" (see retardation). Related: Retarded; retarding.
- The noun is recorded from 1788 in the sense "retardation, delay;" from 1970 in offensive meaning "retarded person," originally American English, with accent on first syllable. Other words used for "one who is mentally retarded" include retardate (1956), retardee (1971).
- verb hinder, obstruct
Antonyms for retard
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