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retarded
UK
/rɪˈtɑːdɪd/
US
/rɪˈtɑrdɪd/
UK
/rɪˈtɑːdɪd/
US
/rɪˈtɑrdɪd/
Offensive, dated noun use (‘the retarded’).
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Definitions
The film was criticized for its portrayal of the retarded.
more retarded
Comp.
most retarded
Super.
UK
/rɪˈtɑːdɪd/
US
/rɪˈtɑrdɪd/
Translations
The retarded growth of the plant was due to insufficient sunlight.
La croissance retardée de la plante était due à un manque de soleil.
Additional translations
Definitions
The retarded growth of the plant was due to insufficient sunlight.
Using the word "retarded" to describe a person is considered highly offensive.
That’s a retarded idea and will never work.
Antonyms
retarded
Past Simple
retarded
Past Simple
retarded
Past Participle
retarding
Gerund
UK
/rɪˈtɑːd/
US
/rɪˈtɑrd/
Translations
The heavy rain retarded the construction work on the new bridge.
La forte pluie a retardé les travaux de construction du nouveau pont.
Definitions
The heavy rain retarded the construction work on the new bridge.
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The term 'retard' is considered offensive and should be avoided when referring to individuals with intellectual disabilities.
A sudden retard of the engine's rotation caused the whole assembly to vibrate.