verb as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:The polluted air impairs the health of the city dwellers.

Definition:Causing a decline in health.

From health

Example:Overworking the employees impairs their efficiency and productivity.

Definition:Reduces the effectiveness or efficiency of something.

From efficiency

Example:The constant strain impairs the structural integrity of the building.

Definition:Weakens or damages strength.

From strength

Example:Poor infrastructure impairs the performance of local businesses.

Definition:Makes performance worse.

From performance

Example:A lack of training impairs the capacity of the team to perform.

Definition:Reduces the capacity for something.

From capacity

Example:Age impairs the function of the heart, leading to decreased efficiency.

Definition:Causes malfunction or failure in the function of something.

From function

Example:The blue light emitted by devices impairs vision and disrupts sleep.

Definition:Damages eyesight or vision.

From vision

Example:Substandard ingredients can impair the quality of the final product.

Definition:Reduces the quality of something.

From quality

Example:Lack of communication impairs the atmosphere in the workplace.

Definition:Makes the atmosphere problematic or negative.

From atmosphere

Example:A malfunctioning machine impairs the operation of the production line.

Definition:Causes disruption in the operation of something.

From operation