Impair /(?)/
Im·pair
Impair
v. t.
imp. & p. p. Impaired; p. pr. & vb. n. Impairing
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To make worse; to diminish in quantity, value, excellence, or strength; to deteriorate; as, to impair health, character, the mind, value.
Time sensibly all things impairs.
In years he seemed, but not impaired by years.
Impair
v. t.
- To grow worse; to deteriorate.
Impair
a.
- Not fit or appropriate. [Obs.]
Impair
n.
- Diminution; injury. [Obs.]