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retard

Definition

  • verb: to slow down the development or progress of (something)
  • verb: to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment
  • synonyms: impede, detain, defer

Examples

  • The problems have 'retarded' the progress of the program.

  • The chemical will 'retard' the spread of fire.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) You shut up! Why you so upset? Get your goddamn clothes and get the hell out of here! You should be in a sideshow. You're so pathetic! Get out of here! - You retard! - Loser. You freak! Oh, no. I'm sorry I ruined your New Year's Eve party, Lieutenant Dan. She tastes like cigarettes. (..)
    1994 Forrest Gump