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retard

re·tard

UK/ɹɪˈtɑːd/ US/ɹʷɪˈtʰɑːd/ fairly common informal
verb (4) noun (1)

verb

1.

slow the growth or development of

  • “The brain damage will retard the child”
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2.

cause to move more slowly or operate at a slower rate

  • “This drug will retard your heart rate”
3.

be delayed

4.

lose velocity; move more slowly

  • “The car decelerated”
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Origin

From Middle English retarden, from Anglo-Norman retarder, from Latin retardō (“to retard”, from re- + tardus (“slow”)).

Phrases

  • full retard
  • retard strength

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