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retard

noun
  1. a person of subnormal intelligence
    imbecile
verb
  1. cause to move more slowly or operate at a slower rate
    “This drug will retard your heart rate”
  2. lose velocity
    slow
  3. slow the growth or development of
    “The brain damage will retard the child's language development”
    check
  4. be delayed