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detain vs retard

retard vs detain

detain is not a noun while retard is a noun.

detain and retard both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
detain No No Yes No
retard Yes No Yes No
As verbs, retard is a hypernym of detain; that is, retard is a word with a broader meaning than detain:
  • detain: cause to be slowed down or delayed
  • retard: lose velocity; move more slowly
Other hypernyms of detain include decelerate, slow, slow down, slow up.
As verbs, retard is a hypernym of detain; that is, retard is a word with a broader meaning than detain:
  • detain: stop or halt
  • retard: slow the growth or development of
Other hypernyms of detain include check, delay.
detain (noun) retard (noun)
a person of subnormal intelligence
detain (verb) retard (verb)
cause to be slowed down or delayed lose velocity; move more slowly
stop or halt cause to move more slowly or operate at a slower rate
deprive of freedom; take into confinement slow the growth or development of
be delayed
Difference between detain and retard

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