impair
Translation
to impair, to damage, to weaken
Examples
Lack of sleep can impair your judgment.
Lack of sleep can impair your judgment.
His hearing was impaired by the loud noise.
His hearing was impaired by the loud noise.
Grammar Patterns
to impair ((sth.)) Loud music can impair your hearing.
Similar Words
Synonyms: damage, harm, weaken; Antonyms: improve, enhance
Etymology
From Old French 'empeirier' (to make worse), from 'em-' (in) + Latin 'peior' (worse).
Memory Tips
Think of it as making something 'worse' or 'less than a pair' (not whole).