impair
/ɪmˈpɛə/verb
To weaken; to affect negatively; to have a diminishing effect on.
Example sentence
- “Tom is visually impaired.”
Featured as word of the day on June 18, 2027.
Related words
impartTo give or bestow (e.g. a quality or property).immuneProtected by inoculation, or due to innate resistance to pathogens.impartialTreating all parties, rivals, or disputants equally; not partial; not biased.imminentAbout to happen, occur, or take place very soon, especially of something which won't last long.impassionedFilled with intense emotion or passion; fervent.immerseTo involve oneself deeply in a particular activity.