retard | Definition of retard

Synonyms and Antonyms of retard

to cause to move or proceed at a less rapid pace

an herbicide to retard the growth of weeds

Synonyms of retard

brake, decelerate, slacken, slow

Words Related to retard

encumber, hamper, handicap, hinder, hobble, hold back, hold up, impede, inhibit, obstruct, set back, tie up

arrest, check, constrain, curb, rein, restrain

baffle, foil, frustrate, sabotage, thwart

Near Antonyms of retard

drive, encourage, goad, propel, push, spur, stir, urge

advance, aid, dispatch, ease, expedite, facilitate, forward, further, help

Antonyms of retard

accelerate, hasten, hurry, quicken, rush, speed (up), step up