How is the word замедлять translated from Russian to English

English translation
Retard
verb

Тормозить развитие чего-то.

To slow down the progress of something.

Examples with “замедлять”

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  • Холод замедляет рост. — Cold weather retards growth.

  • Это слово — жестокое оскорбление. — That word is a cruel slur.

  • Избыток соли может замедлить подъём теста. — Too much salt can retard the rising of the dough.

  • Называть кого-то дебилом обидно и недопустимо. — Calling anyone a retard is hurtful and unacceptable.

  • Тень замедляет созревание помидоров? — Does shade retard the ripening of tomatoes?

  • Почему люди до сих пор употребляют слово «дебил»? — Why do people still use a word like retard?

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