Retarded — synonyms, retarded antonyms, definition

1. retarded (a)

31 synonym

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2. retarded (Adjective)

1 antonym

precocious

1 definition

retarded (Adjective) — Relatively slow in mental, emotional or physical development. ex. "providing a secure and sometimes happy life for the retarded"

3. retarded (Noun)

2 synonyms

developmentally challenged mentally retarded

1 definition

retarded (Noun) — People collectively who are mentally retarded. ex. "he started a school for the retarded"

1 type of

people

4. retarded (Verb)

5 synonyms

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4 definitions

retarded (Verb) — Cause to move more slowly or operate at a slower rate. ex. "This drug will retard your heart rate"

retarded (Verb) — Be delayed.

retarded (Verb) — Slow the growth or development of. ex. "The brain damage will retard the child's language development"

retarded (Verb) — Lose velocity; move more slowly.

10 types of

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9 types

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