Definition of retards

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  • retards is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 8
  • retards is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 8
  • retards is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 8

Definition of retards

  • slow the growth or development of (verb)

    Examples

    1. The brain damage will retard the child's language development

    Synonyms

    1. check
    2. delay
  • a person of subnormal intelligence (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. changeling
    2. cretin
    3. half-wit
    4. idiot
    5. imbecile
    6. moron
  • lose velocity; move more slowly (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. decelerate
    2. slow
    3. slow down
    4. slow up
  • be delayed (verb)
  • cause to move more slowly or operate at a slower rate (verb)

    Examples

    1. This drug will retard your heart rate

See definition of retards in Merriam Webster