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retard

/rɪˈtɑːrd/ verb, noun · British & US
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What does retard mean?

verb, noun

To slow down or hinder the progress of something. A person who is slow to learn or understand.

Example

"The new policy will retard the growth of the company if not implemented correctly."

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