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What is another word for Impair? – 220 Impair Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    harm damage weaken cripple debilitate disable hinder impede obstruct injure mar spoil ruin deteriorate degrade enfeeble incapacitate undermine compromise prejudice vitiate pollute contaminate taint corrupt undermine enervate exhaust fatigue sap drain deplete diminish reduce lessen mitigate moderate soften blunt dull mute muffle stifle smother suffocate strangle throttle gag silence mute deafen numb paralyze petrify stun shock immobilize freeze shatter smash crush demolish destroy annihilate

    Meaning of Impair

    According to Merriam-Webster, "impair" means to weaken or damage something, such as a person's health, a relationship, or a system.

    Definitions

    • The Cambridge Dictionary defines "impair" as to damage or weaken something, or to make something less effective.
    • The Oxford Dictionary states that "impair" means to damage or weaken someone or something, or to make a system or process less effective.

    Example Uses

    • The accident impaired her ability to walk.
    • The new policy will impair the company's competitiveness.
    • Smoking can impair your lung function and overall health.
    • The noise impaired my ability to concentrate.
    • The disease impaired his cognitive function and memory.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    enhance improve strengthen boost increase augment amplify intensify invigorate energize revitalize restore rejuvenate refresh renew repair fix mend heal cure alleviate mitigate moderate soften calm soothe comfort reassure boost uplift raise elevate upgrade advance promote support reinforce fortify bolster secure stabilize solidify

    Related Nouns

    disability handicap impairment defect flaw weakness vulnerability susceptibility fragility frailty infirmity sickness disease illness injury trauma damage harm hurt wound lesion defect deformity abnormality disorder dysfunction malfunction failure breakdown collapse ruin devastation destruction

    Related Verbs

    disable weaken cripple debilitate hinder impede obstruct injure mar spoil ruin deteriorate degrade enfeeble incapacitate undermine compromise prejudice vitiate pollute contaminate taint corrupt exhaust fatigue sap drain deplete diminish reduce lessen mitigate moderate soften blunt dull mute muffle stifle smother suffocate

    Related Adjectives

    disabled weakened crippled debilitated hindered impeded obstructed injured marred spoiled ruined deteriorated degraded enfeebled incapacitated compromised prejudiced vitiated polluted contaminated tainted corrupted exhausted fatigued sapped drained depleted diminished reduced lessened mitigated moderated softened blunted dulled muted muffled stifled smothered suffocated