Hobble and Retard

Hobble

Hobble verb - To create difficulty for the work or activity of.
Usage example: we were hobbled by the snowstorm from getting out to do some Christmas shopping

Retard and hobble are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Retard" instead a verb "Hobble".

Nearby Words: hobbled, hobbling

Retard

Retard verb - To cause to move or proceed at a less rapid pace.
Usage example: an herbicide to retard the growth of weeds

Hobble and retard are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hobble" instead a verb "Retard".
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