as in slows
to cause to move or proceed at a less rapid pace
an herbicide to retard the growth of weeds
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slows
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If engines are working, reverse thrust slows the aircraft.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Sep. 2025 -
This not only validates their emotions but also slows down the argument so both people can feel heard.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Retards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retards. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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