retard
- verb (v)
Meaning: hinder, obstruct
Synonyms:
arrest
back off
baffle
balk
bog
bog down
brake
bring to screeching halt
check
choke
choke off
clog
close off
crimp
dawdle
decelerate
decrease
defer
delay
detain
down
encumber
falter
fetter
flag
hamper
handicap
hang up
hesitate
hold back
hold up
impede
lessen
let up
loaf
loiter
mire
poke
postpone
reduce
retardate
set back
shut down
shut off
slacken
slow down
slow up
stall
take down
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