Synonyms of retarding

1 Syllable

clog, stall, poke, flag, crimp, balk, check, loaf, mire, bog, down

2 Syllables

lessen, fetter, hamper, arrest, delay, dawdle, loiter, defer, baffle, falter, slacken, brake, detain, choke

3 Syllables

impede, handicap, reduce, postpone, decrease, encumber

4 Syllables

hesitate, retardate

5 Syllables

decelerate