retarded

verb

Definition of retardednext
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

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  1. slowed
  2. braked
Verb
  • Although the loss of federal electric vehicle incentives last year slowed the EV market in California and across the country, other programs still bolster electric trucks.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
  • White said construction of multi-family housing in Florida has already slowed because of rising construction costs.
    — Romy Ellenbogen, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of slowed
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  • There were no signs the driver braked in the moments before the collision, video footage of the incident shows.
    — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The driver struck Sabini with the right front corner of the Honda, braked and came to rest in the westbound lane.
    — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of braked
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“Retarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retarded. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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