Synonyms of retardation

retardation

noun

as in deceleration

a usually gradual decrease in the pace or level of activity of something

scientists discovered that they could achieve the retardation of light if they shined it through a variety of substances

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deceleration
• decline
• slowdown
• braking
• drop
• slump
• weakening
• letup
• downshift
• remission
• ebb
• retreat
• collapse
• arrest
• plunge
• stoppage
• halt
• crash
• wane
• flagging
• fall
• check

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• acceleration
• quickening
• hastening

• acceleration
• quickening
• hastening