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impair

One entry found.

Main Entry:
im·pair Listen to the pronunciation of impair
Pronunciation:
\im-ˈpa(ə)r, -ˈpe(ə)r\
Function:
transitive verb
: to damage or make worse by or as if by diminishing in some material respect <his health was impaired by overwork>
— im·pair·ment \-ˈpa(ə)r-mənt\ Listen to the pronunciation of impairment noun
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