Synonyms for

Retard

/ rɪˈtɑ:rd / / ri:ˈtɑ:rd / Another word for retard — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Synonyms & similar words

imbecile decelerate cretin idiot changeling accelerate check moron delay slow

Synonyms by register

Formal

impede hinder obstruct delay

Informal

slow down hold back put the brakes on bog down

Literary

stymie check curtail

Antonyms

advance further promote expedite hasten accelerate speed up

Common collocations

  • retard progress
  • retard development
  • retard growth
  • retard the process
  • retard the investigation
  • retard the economy

Word family

noun retardation
verb retard
adjective retarded

Usage note

The word 'retard' and its derivatives are considered offensive when used to refer to people with intellectual disabilities. Its primary meaning relates to slowing down or delaying something.

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