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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:
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
/ ɪˈɛə /
verb
- tr to reduce or weaken in strength, quality, etc
his hearing was impaired by an accident
Derived Forms
- ˈ貹Գ, noun
- ˈ貹, noun
- ˈ貹, adjective
Other Word Forms
- ·貹a· adjective
- ·貹İ noun
- ·貹mԳ noun
- non·貹mԳ noun
- pre·貹mԳ noun
- self-·貹a· adjective
- -·貹iԲ adjective
- un·貹a· adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of impair1
Origin of impair2
Word History and Origins
Origin of impair1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
The Health Services Safety Investigations Body said medication errors, impaired decision-making, reduced attention and rude and disrespectful behaviour were the most common problems associated with fatigued staff in hospitals.
“We don't want women's lives to be destroyed because their bodies have been seriously impaired by medical emergencies during their pregnancies.”
Kennedy’s fans played the “what he really meant to say” game on social media, arguing that he was referring only to the most seriously impaired.
On its website, Elemetal says its specialized facilities melt gold sources such as scrap jewelry and impaired bullion to separate impurities and obtain refined gold.
However the judge told Prosper that any condition did not "impair your ability to understand the nature of your conduct, exercise self-control or form rational judgments when you decided to commit violent crimes".
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