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- Dictionaryimpair/ɪmˈpɛː/
verb
- 1. weaken or damage (something, especially a faculty or function): "a noisy job could permanently impair their hearing"
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IMPAIR definition: 1. to spoil something or make it weaker so that it is less effective: 2. to spoil something or…. Learn more.
The meaning of IMPAIR is to diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse. How to use impair in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Impair.
Impair definition: to make or cause to become worse; diminish in ability, value, excellence, etc.; weaken or damage. See examples of IMPAIR used in a sentence.
IMPAIR meaning: 1. to spoil something or make it weaker so that it is less effective: 2. to spoil something or…. Learn more.
verb. If something impairs something such as an ability or the way something works, it damages it or makes it worse. [formal] Consumption of alcohol impairs your ability to drive a car or operate machinery. [VERB noun] His movements were painfully impaired by arthritis. [VERB noun] Synonyms: worsen, reduce, damage, injure More Synonyms of impair.
When you impair something, you damage it or make it work poorly. The root of the verb impair traces back to the Latin word pejorare , meaning “to make worse,” and that’s still what happens if you impair something.
Definition of impair verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Define impair. impair synonyms, impair pronunciation, impair translation, English dictionary definition of impair. tr.v. im·paired , im·pair·ing , im·pairs To cause to weaken, be damaged, or diminish, as in quality: an injury that impaired my hearing; a severe storm...
verb. impaired, impairs. To make worse, less, weaker, etc.; reduce an ability or function. Webster's New World. To cause to weaken, be damaged, or diminish, as in quality. An injury that impaired my hearing; a severe storm impairing communications. American Heritage.
IMPAIR definition: 1. to harm something and make it less good: 2. the state of being impaired: . Learn more.
