retard

• Pessoa com atraso no desenvolvimento intelectual (sentido médico e popular, hoje considerado altamente ofensivo); também atraso ou diminuição da velocidade de um processo.

A person who has an intellectual disability (now considered outdated and very offensive); also a delay or slowing down of a process.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

   Pessoa com deficiência intelectual (ofensivo, obsoleto).

   • 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   • Medical professionals now use terms like 'intellectual disability' instead of outdated labels.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.

   Sinônimoscretinidiotimbecilemoron

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'.

   Atraso ou desaceleração de um processo.

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdecelerationdelayhindranceimpedimentretardationslowdownslowing

   Antônimosaccelerationadvanceexpeditionhurry

• Verbo que significa atrasar ou diminuir o progresso ou desenvolvimento de algo. No uso moderno, é considerado ofensivo quando usado como substantivo em relação a uma pessoa, e a forma verbal está amplamente ultrapassada ou substituída por 'atrasar' ou 'retardar'.

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.

   Atrasar ou retardar

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

   Sinônimosbrakecheckcurbdeceleratedelayhamperhold backimpedeobstructset backslowslow down

   Antônimosaccelerateadvanceexpeditefurtherhastenpromotequickenspeed