Synonyms of retarded

retarded

verb

past tense of retard

as in slowed

to cause to move or proceed at a less rapid pace

an herbicide to retard the growth of weeds

Synonyms & Similar Words

• slowed
• braked
• inhibited
• stopped
• hindered
• decelerated
• handicapped
• slackened
• impeded
• restrained
• halted
• obstructed
• hampered
• tied up
• set back
• checked
• curbed
• held back
• encumbered
• hobbled
• thwarted
• arrested
• frustrated
• baffled
• constrained
• reined
• sabotaged
• bottlenecked
• held up
• foiled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• accelerated
• hurried
• rushed
• pushed
• hastened
• stepped up
• encouraged
• urged
• quickened
• advanced
• drove
• stirred
• propelled
• spurred
• sped (up)
• helped
• aided
• forwarded
• speeded (up)
• facilitated
• expedited
• goaded
• dispatched
• eased
• furthered