retard (n.)

  1. a person of subnormal intelligence

    [ Syn: idiot , imbecile , cretin , moron , changeling , half-wit ]

    retard (v.)

  1. cause to move more slowly or operate at a slower rate; This drug will retard your heart rate'

  2. be delayed

  3. slow the growth or development of; The brain damage will retard the childs language development

    [ Syn: check , delay ]

  4. lose velocity; move more slowly; The car decelerated

    [ Syn: decelerate , slow , slow down , slow up ]

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