What is another word for Retardment?
113 synonyms foundPronunciation:
[ ɹɪtˈɑːdmənt], [ ɹɪtˈɑːdmənt], [ ɹ_ɪ_t_ˈɑː_d_m_ə_n_t]Table of Contents
Similar words for Retardment:Opposite words for Retardment:
Synonyms for Retardment:
n.
•delay (noun)- filibuster,
- adjournment,
- jam,
- moratorium,
- dawdling,
- postponement,
- obstruction,
- check,
- setback,
- tie-up,
- interval,
- stop,
- stoppage,
- lingering,
- stay,
- lag,
- hindrance,
- reprieve,
- wait,
- Tarrying,
- remission,
- discontinuation,
- stall,
- suspension,
- downtime,
- bind,
- problem,
- putting off,
- Loitering,
- holding pattern,
- detention,
- holding.
- clog,
- rub,
- encumbrance,
- drag,
- tie,
- hurdle,
- disadvantage,
- detriment,
- curb,
- stumbling block,
- difficulty,
- bottleneck,
- prohibition,
- fault,
- trammel,
- obstacle,
- red tape,
- chain,
- handicap,
- restraint,
- drawback,
- deterrent,
- barrier,
- flaw,
- manacle,
- restriction,
- cramp,
- block,
- holdup,
- barricade,
- burden,
- load,
- hazard,
- shackle,
- blockage,
- bar,
- wall,
- defect,
- snag,
- catch-22,
- stricture,
- hitch,
- catch.
Other synonyms:
•Other relevant words:- backwardness,
- arrested development,
- imbecility,
- fixation,
- slowdown,
- nuisance value,
- insanity,
- mongolism,
- opposition,
- interference,
- cretinism,
- amentia,
- negativism,
- blockade,
- suppression,
- arrest,
- closure,
- letup,
- idiocy,
- constriction,
- Holdback,
- resistance,
- slow up,
- stranglehold,
- letdown,
- Hampering,
- infantilism,
- foot-dragging,
- occlusion,
- deceleration,
- interruption,
- repression,
- squeeze,
- slackening,
- mental deficiency,
- let,
- simplicity.
Antonyms for Retardment:
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n.
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delay
beginning, assistance, hastening, dispatch, help, support, speed, go, hurry, continuation, promotion, expedition, furtherance, advance, liberation, rush, aid.
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impediment
benefit, boon, clearance, freedom, advantage, strength, perfection, permission, blessing, opening, facilitation, allowance.
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delay
