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retards

USri-TAHRDZ/ɹɪˈtɑɹdz/UKri-TAHDZ/ɹɪˈtɑːdz/
As a nounREE-tahrdz

2 meanings of retards

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  1. 1
    verb
    Third-person singular simple present of retard.

    Cold weather retards the growth of most garden plants.

    This coating retards rust on the metal parts of the bike.

  2. 2
    noun
    Plural of retard. Used of people, it is highly offensive.

    The conductor marked two retards near the end of the piece.

    Our piano teacher showed us where the retards come in the song.

retards is a form of retard

retard, verb: To slow down or hold back the progress, development, or movement of something. Full entry

Forms
retardretards he/she/itretarding -ing formretarded past tense, past participle
Spelling
retard → retards: add -s

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