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retards

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2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

retards

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retards is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, retards is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofretards

1noun
  • Retardation; delay.
  • A slowing down of the tempo; a ritardando.
  • A person with mental retardation.

    Example: "The retard in our class needs special help."

  • A person or being who is extremely stupid or slow to learn.
1verb
  • To keep delaying; to continue to hinder; to prevent from progress

    Synonyms: hinder, "hold up", impede

    Example: "retard the march of an army"

  • To put off; to postpone.

    Example: "to retard a rupture between nations"

  • To be slow or dilatory to perform (something).
  • To decelerate; to slow down.
  • To stay back.

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