impairing

The word “impairing” has 3 syllables: im-pair-ing

It's pronounced as /ɪmˈpeə.rɪŋ/


What is synonym and antonym for impairing?

In the thesaurus, “impairing” has 6 synonyms and 15 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for impairing along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for impairing

  • compromising
  • crippling
  • damaging
  • injuring
  • marring
  • weakening

Antonyms for impairing

  • curing
  • fixing
  • healing
  • helping
  • mending
  • patching
  • rebuilding
  • reconditioning
  • reconstructing
  • rectifying
  • rehabilitating
  • remedying
  • renovating
  • repairing
  • revamping

Meanings of impairing

  • verb
    1. To weaken; to affect negatively; to have a diminishing effect on.
    2. To grow worse; to deteriorate.
  • noun
    1. Impairment.

Example Sentences

  • The constant stress is impairing her ability to focus.
  • Smoking is impairing his lung capacity over time.
  • The harsh conditions are impairing the growth of the plants.
  • Lack of sleep is impairing his cognitive functions.
  • Poor nutrition is impairing her overall health.

On this page you'll find 21 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to impairing, such as: compromising, crippling, curing, damaging, fixing, healing, helping.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

banging up

damaging

  • adverse
  • bad
  • breaking
  • bruising
  • compromising
  • crippling
  • dangerous
  • detrimental
  • eroding
  • harmful
  • harming
  • hurting
  • impairing
  • injuring
  • injurious
  • marring
  • prejudicial
  • ruinous
  • spoiling
  • weakening
  • wounding

sabotaging

  • alienated
  • annihilating
  • checking
  • curbing
  • damaging
  • demolishing
  • destroying
  • devastating
  • disaffected
  • foiling
  • fractious
  • frustrating
  • harming
  • hurting
  • impairing
  • ravaging
  • razing
  • recalcitrant
  • restless
  • restraining
  • ruining
  • smashing
  • spoiling
  • thwarting
  • turbulent
  • unruly
  • warring
  • wasting
  • wiping out
  • wrecking

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