retard

noun
[L1440316]

Related

Derivations tard

Forms

  • singular : retard
  • plural : retards

Senses

  • a person who has a mental disability (often used as a general term of abuse)
  • a holding back or slowing down : retardation
  • a foolish or stupid person

retard

verb
[L41951]

Forms

  • simple present : retard
  • simple present, singular, third person : retards
  • simple past : retarded
  • present participle : retarding
  • past participle : retarded

Senses

  • to delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment