arrest, confine, damp, ease up, hold fast, interfere, keep in check, meddle, rein in, slack up, suppress
Last update: July 22, 2015
4
At the very least, I have learned how to retard the progress of the condition. [verb]
3
Activated Carbon Cloth is most commonly used in preventive conservation to retard the corrosion of metals by absorbing contaminants such as acetic acids. [verb]
0
"My son's advancement is very dear to me, and this will of course retard it." [Please select]
0
It is unknown in these parts; but will soon be known all over Europe, unless these cruel wars retard it. [Please select]
0
It retarded the pace of the irritated Baronet, if it did not abate his resentment, and Mr. [Please select]
0
From the end of last century there has hardly been a single progressive movement of humanity which has not been retarded by the government. [Please select]
0
Fortunately, the soil, which was light and wet with the winter rains, clogged the wheels and retarded its speed. [Please select]
0
His march, far from being retarded by his singing, was accelerated by it. [Please select]
Do you have a better example in your mind? Please submit your sentence!