Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Retard"

A: It’s a very rude/offensive word
Usually used to make fun of someone not very smart or to make fun of someone’s mental disability

A: it's an insult so someone retard is a similar word to idiot.

A: Haha this is a very common phrase. Its mostly used when someone says something stupid or dumb and another person would should RETARD ALERT so like 'look what a retard' kinda thing. Its hard to explain, I'm sorry

A: "retard" can be used to insult someone who is "dumb/stupid"

A: Retard isn’t used very often in English anymore and can often be seen as mean or derogatory. Hasten also isn’t used too often, but it can be used to describe an action that you are doing quickly. For example: “She hastened up the stairs”

A: "Wow, Ken is such a retard" - this is really rude and derogatory. Something a mean kid would say.
"This blanket is fire retardant, so it won't catch fire"

A: You shouldn't use this word. It's insulting people with learning disabilities.

A: what a retarded thing to do (I would use `silly thing to do` though as retard is a very strong negative way to say this).

I can't beleive they did that, what a retard.

Retard can be used in a negative way as I have given examples of, but this is not nice as it can also be used for people with learning difficulties.

A: retard (as a verb) means to delay, hold back. It can be seen as the opposite of "to advance". This is not a very common or casually used word.
"A mechanic might need to advance or retard ignition timing when servicing a vehicle."

stunt (as a verb) means to inhibit or prevent, especially the growth or development of something.
"Lack of nutrients will stunt the plants growth"

A: late. You are late.

A: the delay

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A: Retard as in "the man was mentally retarded"? Otherwise it would be to slow or delay movement or a process.