Associations to the word «Impair»

Wiktionary

IMPAIR, verb. (transitive) To weaken; to affect negatively; to have a diminishing effect on.
IMPAIR, verb. (intransitive) (archaic) To grow worse; to deteriorate.
IMPAIR, adjective. (obsolete) Not fit or appropriate.

Dictionary definition

IMPAIR, verb. Make worse or less effective; "His vision was impaired".
IMPAIR, verb. Make imperfect; "nothing marred her beauty".

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