impair — to damage or make something less good or effective
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to damage or make something less good or effective
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈper/
Korean meaning: 손상시키다, 약화시키다, 해치다
Korean pronunciation: 임-페어 (강세: 페어)
Example Sentences
- His terrible singing voice impaired the entire choir performance.
- Drinking alcohol can impair your driving ability.
- The comedian's constant interruptions impaired the serious debate.
impair
VERB//ɪmˈper//
to damage or make something less good or effective
Injury impairs musical performance
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To repair what's impaired, first prepare with care!
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Origin
From Old French 'empairier' meaning 'to make worse', derived from Latin 'in-' (into) combined with 'peior' (worse). The word entered English in the 14th century through Norman French influence.
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“His terrible singing voice impaired the entire choir performance.”
“Drinking alcohol can impair your driving ability.”
“The comedian's constant interruptions impaired the serious debate.”
“Age-related diseases can impair cognitive function.”
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