impair

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/ɪmˈpɛə/ English

Definitions

verb

To weaken; to affect negatively; to have a diminishing effect on.
To grow worse; to deteriorate.

adjective

Not fit or appropriate; unsuitable.

Related words

Synonyms

blunt diminish hurt lessen mar reduce weaken worsen vitiate spoil deflower deteriorate debilitate degrade distort embarrass damage harm

Associated

retrieval genital impairment functioning cognitive induce ability cognition immune inhibit breathing lesions

Rhymes

despair glare debonair bare declare affair flare fair welfare aware

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