Retard and Stop

Retard

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

Stop is a synonym for retard. In some cases you can use "Stop" instead a verb "Retard".

Stop

Stop verb - To bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end.

Retard is a synonym for stop. Sometimes you can use "Retard" instead a verb "Stop".

Nearby Words: stopped, stopper, stopping, stopover

Common collocations

process retard process stop process
death retard death stop death
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