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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

impair

/ɪmˈpeɪr/ verb · British & US
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What does impair mean?

verb

To make something worse or less effective; to reduce the quality or value of something. To cause someone to become less able or less capable.

Example

"The accident impaired her ability to walk without pain."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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