im
pair
Third Person
impairs
Present Participle
impairing
Past Tense
impaired
Past Participle
impaired
1
to cause something to become weak or less effective
transitive
- Prolonged exposure to loud noise can impair hearing over time.
- The accident impaired the functionality of the car's braking system.
- Lack of sleep can impair cognitive function and decision-making.
- The water damage severely impaired the structural integrity of the building.
- The new law is intended to prevent substances that impair driving from being used.