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retard

verb

/rɪˈtɑːrd/

Meaning

to delay or slow down the progress of something

Lack of funds may retard the development of the project.

delay, hinder, obstruct, impede, slow

advance, accelerate, promote

retard growth, retard progress, retard development, retard process

To escape or avoid something, especially by cleverness or trickery.

To become accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant.

To continuously toss and catch objects in the air; to manage many tasks at the same time.

to settle a dispute between two parties by acting as an impartial judge

To use machines or computers to control or operate a process, making it automatic.

to obtain, receive, or acquire something