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impair
1[ im-pair ]
verb (used with object)
- to make or cause to become worse; diminish in ability, value, excellence, etc.; weaken or damage:
to impair one's health;
to impair negotiations.
Antonyms: repair
verb (used without object)
- to grow or become worse; lessen.
noun
- Archaic. impairment.
impair
2[ an-per ]
adjective
- noting any odd number, especially in roulette. Compare pair.
impair
/ ɪmˈpɛə /
verb
- tr to reduce or weaken in strength, quality, etc
his hearing was impaired by an accident
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Derived Forms
- imˈpairment, noun
- imˈpairer, noun
- imˈpairable, adjective
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Other Words From
- im·paira·ble adjective
- im·pairer noun
- im·pairment noun
- nonim·pairment noun
- preim·pairment noun
- self-im·paira·ble adjective
- self-im·pairing adjective
- unim·paira·ble adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of impair1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of impair1
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Example Sentences
Formerly to impair the morals was a minor was a punishable offense.
In other words, researchers were able to prove that THC should, technically, impair driving, but not that it does.
Does Ambien impair judgment enough to drive one to violent crime?
A host of environmental influences more directly impair brain functioning in a way that predisposes to violence.
But recent research indicates that stress-inducing measures can actually impair memory.
They can never be taken from the capital, for this would impair it and, if continued, result in the insolvency of the corporation.
Such history never loses its interest, nor does the lapse of ages, in the least degree, impair its credibility.
Yes, there is that unchangeable oval cut of face, those features which time will never impair, that graceful and thoughtful brow.
That the acts in question impair this contract, has already been sufficiently shown.
They impair and take away the charter; and they appropriate the property to new uses, against their consent.
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