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- pronunciation:
- ihm
peIr
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
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transitive verb |
inflections: |
impairs, impairing, impaired |
definition: |
to weaken, damage, or cause to diminish in value or quality.
Consuming alcohol can impair one's ability to operate a vehicle.Communication was impaired by the lack of qualified translators.- synonyms:
- attenuate, cripple, damage, diminish, enervate, harm, hurt, injure, weaken
- antonyms:
- enhance, improve, repair
- similar words:
- debase, debilitate, disable, enfeeble, hinder, incapacitate, lessen, maim, mar, sap, vitiate, wear
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related words: |
adulterate, alloy, blemish, bust, damage, flaw, handicap, hurt, injure, interfere, kill, prejudice, punish, reflect, retard, sabotage, shatter, undermine, weaken |
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derivation: |
impairment (n.) |
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