noun๐ShareRetardation; delay."The construction project suffered a significant retard due to the unexpected heavy rains. "medicineconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA slowing down of the tempo; a ritardando."The conductor signaled a slight retard in the music, just before the final, quiet chord. "musicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA person with mental retardation."The retard in our class needs special help."medicinepersonhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA person or being who is extremely stupid or slow to learn.personhumanbeingmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo keep delaying; to continue to hinder; to prevent from progress"retard the march of an army"actionprocesstimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo put off; to postpone."to retard a rupture between nations"timeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo be slow or dilatory to perform (something)."The project was delayed because the team members were retarding its completion. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo decelerate; to slow down."The thick fog began to retard the car's progress. "actionprocesstechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo stay back."The train was delayed, so we had to retard our arrival at the station. "actionprocessfunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
