Answer: retards

AnswerCrossword Clue
RETARDSSlows
RETARDSSlows down
RETARDSChanges from allegro to moderato, say
RETARDSHalts, as growth
RETARDSImpedes
RETARDSHinders.
RETARDSSlows.
RETARDSHolds back.
RETARDSImpedes.
RETARDSHinders
RETARDSHolds back
RETARDSChecks
RETARDSEncumbers
retardsRETARD, to hold back
retardsto delay