retard

• Person mit geistiger Behinderung (veraltet, stark beleidigend); außerdem Verzögerung oder Verlangsamung eines Prozesses.

A person who has an intellectual disability (now considered outdated and very offensive); also a delay or slowing down of a process.

1. A person with an intellectual disability (offensive).C1slangmedical

   An obsolete clinical term once used to describe individuals with developmental delays or learning disabilities; now considered a slur and replaced by respectful and specific medical terminology.

   Mensch mit geistiger Behinderung (beleidigend, veraltet)

   • The use of the word retard as a slur is deeply hurtful and unacceptable.
   • Medical professionals now use terms like 'intellectual disability' instead of outdated labels.
   • Campaigns against bullying highlight that calling someone a retard causes serious harm.
   • The former diagnosis of mental retardation was officially replaced in clinical manuals decades ago.
   • He was offended when someone used the old-fashioned and offensive term to mock another student.

   Synonymecretinidiotimbecilemoron

2. A delay or slowing down of a process.C2formal

   A reduction in speed or progress, often caused by an obstacle or intervention; most commonly used in technical or formal contexts such as 'flame retardant' or 'growth retardation'.

   Verzögerung oder Verlangsamung eines Prozesses

   • The cold temperatures caused a significant slowing of the chemical reaction.
   • Engineers designed a timing mechanism that introduces a deliberate deceleration in the sequence.
   • Economic sanctions resulted in the significant delay of industrial development.
   • The doctor monitored the child for signs of developmental lag.
   • Adding an inhibitor resulted in the controlled slowing of the cure process.

   Synonymedecelerationdelayhindranceimpedimentretardationslowdownslowing

   Antonymeaccelerationadvanceexpeditionhurry

• Verb, das bedeutet, den Fortschritt oder die Entwicklung von etwas zu verzögern oder zu verlangsamen. In der heutigen Verwendung gilt es als beleidigend, wenn es als Substantiv auf eine Person bezogen wird, und die Verbform ist weitgehend veraltet oder durch 'verzögern' oder 'verlangsamen' ersetzt.

A verb meaning to delay or hold back the progress or development of something. In modern usage, it is considered offensive when used as a noun referring to a person, and the verb form is largely obsolete or replaced by 'delay' or 'slow down'.

1. Slow down or delayB2formal

   To cause something to happen more slowly or later than expected.

   Verlangsamen oder verzögern

   • The heavy rain retarded the construction work.
   • Lack of funding retarded the project's progress.
   • The disease can retard a child's physical development.

   Synonymebrakecheckcurbdeceleratedelayhamperhold backimpedeobstructset backslowslow down

   Antonymeaccelerateadvanceexpeditefurtherhastenpromotequickenspeed