Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
impair
verb
/ɪmˈpɛə/
Definition
to damage or weaken something.
Examples
Excessive alcohol consumption can impair your ability to drive safely.
The loud noise from the construction site did not impair my ability to concentrate on my work.
Meaning
Impair means to harm or diminish the quality, value, or strength of something.
Synonyms
- damage
- harm
- diminish
- reduce
- weaken
