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retard

UK
/rɪˈtɑːd/
US
/rɪˈtɑrd/

Translations

retardverb
retarded
Past Simple
retarded
Past Participle
retarding
Gerund
UK
/rɪˈtɑːd/
US
/rɪˈtɑrd/
The heavy rain retarded the construction work on the new bridge.
La forte pluie a retardé les travaux de construction du nouveau pont.
Synonyms
hold back
check
stunt
deter
slow
impede
hinder
delay
Antonyms
advance
hasten
accelerate
retardnoun
retards
pl
UK
/rɪˈtɑːd/
US
/rɪˈtɑrd/
retardEmploi rare et soutenu au sens de « ralentissement » ou « délai ».
A sudden retard in the engine's rotation caused the whole assembly to vibrate.
Un retard soudain dans la rotation du moteur a fait vibrer tout l’ensemble.
Additional translations
attardéTerme péjoratif et offensant, à éviter dans l’usage courant.
Synonyms
hindrance
obstruction
impediment
setback
delay

Definitions

retardverb
To slow down the development or progress of something.
The heavy rain retarded the construction work on the new bridge.
retardnoun
A person who has a mental disability, often used in a derogatory manner.
The term 'retard' is considered offensive and should be avoided when referring to individuals with intellectual disabilities.
A slowing down or delay; the state or process of being held back in speed, progress, or development.
A sudden retard of the engine's rotation caused the whole assembly to vibrate.
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