retarding

Definitions

Delaying or holding back the progress, development, or accomplishment of something.

Slowing down the rate of a process or reaction.

Preventing the normal development or growth of an organism or system.

Examples

The heavy rain was retarding the progress of the construction crew.

The new chemical additive is effective at retarding the growth of mold on the walls.

Synonyms

delaying hindering slowing obstructing impeding stalling hampering

Antonyms

accelerating advancing expediting hastening promoting quickening furthering