Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples
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Word:
impair
IPA transcription: [,ɪmp'ɛɹ]
verb
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
impair
Meaning:
make worse or less effective; "His vision was impaired"
Synonyms:
mar, impair, spoil, deflower, vitiate
Meaning:
make imperfect; "nothing marred her beauty"
Usage examples
It will impair our standing with other States and the world.
The strength of a given criticism is determined by asking: Does it in any way impair the soundness of the argument against which it is directed?