English Synonym Finder

impair

Definitions

To weaken or damage something, especially a human faculty or function.

To cause to become worse or less effective.

Examples

Excessive alcohol consumption can significantly impair your ability to drive safely.

The heavy rain began to impair the driver's visibility on the highway.

Lack of sleep will often impair a student's concentration during important exams.

Synonyms

damage weaken diminish hinder cripple undermine compromise

Antonyms

improve strengthen enhance restore aid assist repair