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RETARDATION Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word retardation. (exact relations)
There are 19 hypernyms of the word retardation. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for RETARDATION

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1backwardness
nounn
2deceleration
nounn
3lag
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
4retardant
noun, adjectiven, adj
5retardent
adjectiveadj
6slowdown
nounn
7slowing
verbv
8slowness
nounn
9subnormality
nounn
10mental retardation
noun, adjectiven, adj

Best Hypernyms For RETARDATION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for retardation, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (18)
delay agent alteration change condition difficulty disability disorder hindrance hold holdup impairment limitation modification postponement setback stupidity wait
Phrases (1)
time lag

Alternatives for BACKWARDNESS

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