Meaning of 'retard'

Find the meaning of the word ‘retard’

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Meaning of ‘retard’

5 definitions found.

retard

noun

a person of subnormal intelligence

Synonyms: imbecile

verb

cause to move more slowly or operate at a slower rate

Example: "This drug will retard your heart rate"

verb

lose velocity

Synonyms: slow

verb

slow the growth or development of

Example: "The brain damage will retard the child's language development"

Synonyms: check

verb

be delayed

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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