RETARDING Synonyms
There are 22 synonyms of the word
retarding.
(exact relations)
There are 16 hypernyms of the word retarding. (close relations)
There are 16 hypernyms of the word retarding. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for RETARDING
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | hindering | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 2 | impeding | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 3 | slowing | verbv | ||||
| 4 | delaying | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 5 | obstructing | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 6 | decelerate | verbv | ||||
| 7 | hinder | verbv | ||||
| 8 | impede | verbv | ||||
| 9 | slow | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | ||||
| 10 | hold up | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 11 | slow down | |||||
| 12 | slow up | verbv | ||||
| 13 | changeling | nounn | ||||
| 14 | check | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 15 | delay | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 16 | half-wit | noun, adjectiven, adj | ||||
| 17 | idiot | noun, adjectiven, adj | ||||
| 18 | imbecile | noun, adjectiven, adj | ||||
| 19 | postpone | verbv | ||||
| 20 | reluctant | adjectiveadj | ||||
Best Hypernyms For RETARDING
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
retarding, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (15)
alter
be
change
decelerate
decrease
delay
diminish
fall
hinder
impede
lessen
modify
obstruct
simple
simpleton
Phrases (1)
slow down
