Meaning & Definition of Retard in English
English⟶
Retard
/rɪtɑrd/
noun
1. A person of subnormal intelligence
synonym:
- idiot,
- imbecile,
- cretin,
- moron,
- changeling,
- half-wit,
- retard
verb
1. Cause to move more slowly or operate at a slower rate
- "This drug will retard your heart rate"
synonym:
- retard
2. Be delayed
synonym:
- retard
3. Slow the growth or development of
- "The brain damage will retard the child's language development"
synonym:
- check,
- retard,
- delay
4. Lose velocity
- Move more slowly
- "The car decelerated"
synonym:
- decelerate,
- slow,
- slow down,
- slow up,
- retard
Examples of using
Normally, a guy who reads light novels despite not being a kid anymore is a retard, don't you think?