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3 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Retard' in a Sentence

"To slow down or delay the progress or development of an action, process, etc.; hinder or impede." more

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The heavy traffic had been retarding our journey to the airport.
Adding too much weight to the aircraft will retard its speed and fuel efficiency.
The continuous rainfall has been retarding the growth of crops in the farmland.

Retard

ri-tahrd
verbTo slow down or delay the progress or development of an action, process, etc.; hinder or impede.
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Last Updated On: August 8, 2024
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