impairs
The word “impairs” has 2 syllables: im-pairs
It's pronounced as /ɪmˈpeəz/
What is synonym and antonym for impairs?
In the thesaurus, “impairs” has 66 synonyms and 27 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for impairs along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for impairs
- annihilates
- bangs up
- bashes
- batters
- blemishes
- blights
- bloodies
- botches
- breaks
- clobbers
- compromises
- crabs
- cripples
- crushes
- damages
- dashes
- decimates
- defaces
- demolishes
- dents
- desolates
- destroys
- deteriorates
- devastates
- dings
- dints
- disables
- disfigures
- does in
- endamages
- enervates
- enfeebles
- erodes
- flaws
- hamstrings
- harms
- hurts
- injures
- lacerates
- lames
- maims
- mangles
- mars
- mutilates
- pulverizes
- queers
- razes
- ruins
- scourges
- scours
- shatters
- smashes
- spoils
- tarnishes
- tears down
- torments
- tortures
- totals
- undermines
- vitiates
- washes out
- wastes
- weakens
- wipes out
- wounds
- wrecks
Antonyms for impairs
- ameliorates
- betters
- cures
- doctors
- edits
- enhances
- enriches
- fixes
- heals
- helps
- improves
- meliorates
- mends
- patches
- perfects
- rebuilds
- reconditions
- reconstructs
- rectifies
- refines
- rehabilitates
- remedies
- remodels
- renovates
- repairs
- revamps
- revises
Meanings of impairs
- verb
- To weaken; to affect negatively; to have a diminishing effect on.
- To grow worse; to deteriorate.
Example Sentences
- Excessive alcohol consumption impairs your judgment.
- Poor lighting impairs your ability to read effectively.
- The injury impairs his ability to perform at his best.
- Smoking impairs lung function over time.
- The loud noise in the environment impairs concentration.
On this page you'll find 93 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to impairs, such as: ameliorates, annihilates, bangs up, bashes, batters, betters, blemishes.
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