Retardent and Retardation

Retardent

Retardent noun - Any agent that retards or delays or hinders.
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Synonyms for Retardent

Retardation is a synonym for retardent. In some cases you can use "Retardation" instead a noun "Retardent".

Retardation

Retardation noun - Any agent that retards or delays or hinders.

Retardent is a synonym for retardation. You can use "Retardent" instead a noun "Retardation".

Nearby Words: retarded, retarding

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