RETARDS Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

retards

verb

present tense third-person singular of retard

as in slows

to cause to move or proceed at a less rapid pace an herbicide to retard the growth of weeds

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slows

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If that question goes unanswered, adoption slows, resistance builds and the value of the change never fully materializes.

— Eric Giesecke, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Once the decision is made, continuing to relitigate it creates confusion, erodes trust, and slows execution.

— Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026

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