Synonyms of impairs

impairs

verb

present tense third-person singular of impair

as in damages

to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of

already impaired by a crack, the windshield shattered upon impact with the baseball

Synonyms & Similar Words

• damages
• injures
• mars
• weakens
• cripples
• erodes
• hurts
• compromises
• harms
• undermines
• disfigures
• destroys
• vitiates
• spoils
• breaks
• flaws
• defaces
• crosses (up)
• deteriorates
• bloodies
• shatters
• ruins
• blemishes
• crabs
• enfeebles
• enervates
• tarnishes
• wounds
• endamages
• demolishes
• disables
• blights
• devastates
• scours
• batters
• wears (away)
• botches
• wrecks
• mutilates
• maims
• annihilates
• decimates
• washes out
• mangles
• tortures
• smashes
• lacerates
• dents
• wastes
• torments
• crushes
• clobbers
• dings
• pulverizes
• gums (up)
• desolates
• razes
• hamstrings
• wipes out
• tears down
• queers
• lames
• bashes
• totals
• does in
• dints
• dashes
• scourges
• bangs up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• repairs
• reconstructs
• doctors
• helps
• rebuilds
• reconditions
• renovates
• fixes
• mends
• revamps
• heals
• patches
• rectifies
• rehabilitates
• improves
• enhances
• cures
• remedies
• revises
• enriches
• ameliorates
• refines
• remodels
• edits
• perfects
• betters
• meliorates

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of impairs

In 2022, Willis was diagnosed with aphasia dementia, a cognitive disorder that impairs speech and communication over time. —Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024

Excessive exposure to digital media impairs focus. —Mark Travers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024

This is defined as exhaustion that significantly impairs your quality of life. —Brittany Risher, SELF, 6 Dec. 2024

There is a level of commitment and dedication to wearing them, not to mention the 180-degrees of darkness slightly impairs your vision. —Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2024

The National Aphasia Association defines primary progressive aphasia as a neurological condition that gradually impairs language abilities, often stemming from neurodegenerative diseases like frontotemporal dementia. —Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024

This damage impairs nutrient absorption, which can lead to major vitamin and nutritional deficiencies. —Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 2 Oct. 2024

Severe reactions include anaphylaxis, a life-threatening reaction that impairs breathing. —Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 2 Oct. 2024