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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
    The form of retard used in the present with he, she, it, or a singular noun such as the dog or water.

    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. When used about people, it is a very offensive insult.

    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 make something go slower or happen later than it would, or stop it from moving forward. Full entry

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

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