Dictionary Check: retard
"retard" is a valid word!
Scrabble
7
points
Words with Friends
7
points
Definition
noun
a person of subnormal intelligence
verb
cause to move more slowly or operate at a slower rate
Example:
"This drug will retard your heart rate"
verb
be delayed
verb
slow the growth or development of
Example:
"The brain damage will retard the child's language development"
verb
lose velocity; move more slowly
Example:
"The car decelerated"
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