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Synonyms
re·tard1 (rĭ-tärd́)

[Middle English retarden, from Old French retarder, from Latin retardāre, re-, re-, + tardāre, to delay (from tardus, slow).]

verb: -tard·ed, -tard·ing, -tards. 

transitive verb 

To cause to move or proceed slowly; delay or impede.

intransitive verb 

To be delayed.

noun 

  1. A slowing down or hindering of progress; a delay.
  2. Music A slackening of tempo.

derivatives

re·tard́er
noun
re·tard2 (rḗtärd́)

[Short for retarded.]

noun 

Offensive Slang
  1. Used as a disparaging term for a mentally retarded person.
  2. A person considered to be foolish or socially inept.