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impair

verb
/ɪmˈpɛər/

Meaning

to weaken or damage something, especially a function or ability

Example Sentences

Smoking can impair your lung capacity.

Synonyms

damage, weaken, harm, reduce, diminish

Antonyms

improve, strengthen, enhance

Collocations

impair health, impair vision, impair function, severely impair

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