re·tard 1 (r ĭ-tärd )
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v. re·tard·ed, re·tard·ing, re·tards v.tr. To cause to move or proceed slowly; delay or impede. n.1. A slowing down or hindering of progress; a delay. 2. Music A slackening of tempo.
[Middle English retarden, from Old French retarder, from Latin retardāre : re-, re- + tardāre, to delay (from tardus, slow).]
re·tarder n. |