Retarding

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  • v. Present participle of retard.
  • Word Usage
    "Organic is a very successful label, but with tradeoffs in retarding innovation."
    Equivalent
    Verb Form
    retardating    retarded    retarding    retards   
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    be   
    Cross Reference
    Form
    retarded   
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    detain    defer    procrastinate    postpone    impede    hinder    delay    obstruct    retardation    hold-up   
    Rhyme
    Words with the same terminal sound
    Bernard    Brossard    Chard    Gerard    Gillard    Girard    Godard    Picard    Yard    ard   
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    unable    perturb    handicap    depress    deranged    disappoint    Embarrass    indisposed    misguided    flawed