impair

verb

im·pair im-ˈper How to pronounce impair (audio)

impaired; impairing; impairs

transitive verb

: to diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse

It has been known for nearly 100 years that memory is impaired by bilateral damage to either of two brain regions …

Larry R. Squire

The use of drugs further complicates the situation of these families and sometimes impairs their ability to raise children.

Ellen L. Bassuk

… the prospect of generating normal profitability is impaired by excessive debt service.

John Nozell

The physician also checks for signs of endometriosis, a condition in which the cells that normally compose the uterine lining grow outside the uterus, sometimes impairing fertility.

Martha Southgate

impairer noun

… the overwhelming majority of hookups involved alcohol use—an impairer of sexual judgment if ever there was one …

Tiffany Sharples

Example Sentences

Smoking can impair your health. Drinking impairs a person's ability to think clearly. His memory was so impaired by age that he often forgot where he was.

Recent Examples on the Web In turn, disruption of bacterial balance can impair tolerance to digested glucose (sugar) and contribute to insulin resistance.

Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 15 Sep. 2022 One aimed at the auto industry would forbid motor vehicle makers from blocking owners’ access to diagnostic information or impair aftermarket parts manufacturers from producing or offering compatible aftermarket parts.

Sabrina Eaton, cleveland, 14 Sep. 2022 These protein accumulations impair brain function and are associated with memory impairment.

Agnès Lacreuse, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2022 Mercury poisoning can impair children’s development and attacks the central nervous system, causing a range of health issues from loss of vision to cardiovascular disease, according to a report by Fiocruz, a public health care research institute.

New York Times, 2 Aug. 2022 Alcohol can impair your judgment and motor skills in the water, which can be dangerous.

Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 26 July 2022 That will impair the central bank’s ability to defend the Russian currency, the ruble, which has fallen sharply since the invasion began.

WSJ, 28 Feb. 2022 Tech challenges can, do and will impair value chain effectiveness and efficiency.

Noah Barsky, Forbes, 11 July 2022 These diseases impair hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.

New York Times, 27 June 2022 See More

Medical Definition

impair

transitive verb

im·pair im-ˈpa(ə)r, -ˈpe(ə)r How to pronounce impair (audio)

: to diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse

It has been known for nearly 100 years that memory is impaired by bilateral damage to either of two brain regions …

Larry R. Squire

The physician also checks for signs of endometriosis, a condition in which the cells that normally compose the uterine lining grow outside the uterus, sometimes impairing fertility.

Martha Southgate

Legal Definition

impair

transitive verb

im·pair im-ˈper How to pronounce impair (audio)

: to damage or make worse by or as if by diminishing

impaired health

: to diminish the value of (property or property rights)

specifically : to diminish the value of (legal contractual obligations) to the point that a party loses the benefit of the contract or the contract otherwise becomes invalid

a law impairing a state's own obligations was entitled to less deference

Gerald Gunther

单词	impairs
释义	impair verb im·pair im-ˈper impaired; impairing; impairs transitive verb : to diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse It has been known for nearly 100 years that memory is impaired by bilateral damage to either of two brain regions … Larry R. Squire The use of drugs further complicates the situation of these families and sometimes impairs their ability to raise children. Ellen L. Bassuk … the prospect of generating normal profitability is impaired by excessive debt service. John Nozell The physician also checks for signs of endometriosis, a condition in which the cells that normally compose the uterine lining grow outside the uterus, sometimes impairing fertility. Martha Southgate impairer noun … the overwhelming majority of hookups involved alcohol use—an impairer of sexual judgment if ever there was one … Tiffany Sharples Synonyms blemish bloody break compromise crab cripple cross (up) damage deface disfigure endamage flaw harm hurt injure mar spoil vitiate See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Smoking can impair your health. Drinking impairs a person's ability to think clearly. His memory was so impaired by age that he often forgot where he was. Recent Examples on the Web In turn, disruption of bacterial balance can impair tolerance to digested glucose (sugar) and contribute to insulin resistance. Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 15 Sep. 2022 One aimed at the auto industry would forbid motor vehicle makers from blocking owners’ access to diagnostic information or impair aftermarket parts manufacturers from producing or offering compatible aftermarket parts. Sabrina Eaton, cleveland, 14 Sep. 2022 These protein accumulations impair brain function and are associated with memory impairment. Agnès Lacreuse, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2022 Mercury poisoning can impair children’s development and attacks the central nervous system, causing a range of health issues from loss of vision to cardiovascular disease, according to a report by Fiocruz, a public health care research institute. New York Times, 2 Aug. 2022 Alcohol can impair your judgment and motor skills in the water, which can be dangerous. Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 26 July 2022 That will impair the central bank’s ability to defend the Russian currency, the ruble, which has fallen sharply since the invasion began. WSJ, 28 Feb. 2022 Tech challenges can, do and will impair value chain effectiveness and efficiency. Noah Barsky, Forbes, 11 July 2022 These diseases impair hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. New York Times, 27 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English empeiren, from Anglo-French empeirer, from Vulgar Latin impejorare, from Latin in-* + Late Latin pejorare to make worse — more at pejorative First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition impair verb im·pair im-ˈper impaired; impairing : to lessen in function, ability, or quality : weaken or make worse Smoking can impair health. Medical Definition impair transitive verb im·pair im-ˈpa(ə)r, -ˈpe(ə)r : to diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse It has been known for nearly 100 years that memory is impaired by bilateral damage to either of two brain regions … Larry R. Squire The physician also checks for signs of endometriosis, a condition in which the cells that normally compose the uterine lining grow outside the uterus, sometimes impairing fertility. Martha Southgate Legal Definition impair transitive verb im·pair im-ˈper 1 : to damage or make worse by or as if by diminishing impaired health 2 : to diminish the value of (property or property rights) specifically : to diminish the value of (legal contractual obligations) to the point that a party loses the benefit of the contract or the contract otherwise becomes invalid a law impairing a state's own obligations was entitled to less deference Gerald Gunther see also contract clause impairs verb present tense third-person singular of impair as in damages to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of already impaired by a crack, the windshield shattered upon impact with the baseball Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance damages injures mars weakens cripples erodes hurts compromises harms undermines disfigures destroys vitiates spoils breaks defaces flaws deteriorates ruins blemishes shatters crabs bloodies enfeebles enervates tarnishes endamages demolishes blights disables wounds crosses (up) devastates scours batters wrecks botches mutilates mangles maims decimates annihilates tortures wastes dents washes out lacerates smashes torments dings clobbers crushes hamstrings dints pulverizes desolates razes tears down queers totals wipes out bashes lames wears (away) does in scourges gums (up) dashes bangs up Antonyms & Near Antonyms repairs reconstructs helps doctors reconditions rebuilds renovates fixes mends revamps heals improves enhances rehabilitates rectifies patches cures revises remedies enriches ameliorates refines remodels perfects edits betters meliorates See More
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impair

verb

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Example Sentences

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Kids Definition

verb

Medical Definition

transitive verb

Legal Definition

transitive verb

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