retards

[US]/rɪˈtɑːdz/
[UK]/rɪˈtɑrdz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to slow down; to hinder; to prevent; to delay

Phrases & Collocations

retards progress

retards development

retards growth

retards learning

retards recovery

retards innovation

retards progressiveness

retards efficiency

retards performance

retards change

Example Sentences

his behavior often retards the progress of the project.

the new policy retards economic growth in the region.

excessive regulations can sometimes retard innovation.

poor infrastructure can retard development in rural areas.

his indecision retards the decision-making process.

negative feedback can sometimes retard a team's morale.

unclear goals can retard a group's performance.

inadequate training can retard employee productivity.

fear of failure can retard personal growth.

distractions in the workplace can retard efficiency.

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