The Clue
Retarding (7 letter answer)
The Answer
SLOWING
Tags
Notes
The answer SLOWING is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
SLOWING as a noun:
1. (deceleration, slowing, retardation) = a decrease in rate of change; "the deceleration of the arms race"
SLOW as a verb:
1. (decelerate, slow, slow down, slow up, retard) = lose velocity; move more slowly; "The car decelerated"
2. (slow, slow down, slow up, slack, slacken) = become slow or slower; "Production slowed"
3. (slow, slow down, slow up) = cause to proceed more slowly; "The illness slowed him down"