impair
Pronunciation
[change]- (UK) IPA (key): /ɪmˈpɛə(r)/ or /ɪmˈpɛː(r)/
- (US) IPA (key): /ɪmˈpɛr/
- (AU) IPA (key): /ɪmˈpeə(r)/ or /ɪmˈpeː(r)/
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Verb
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- (transitive) If something impairs you, it weakens or affects you negatively.
- Jet engines that are in operation can impair your hearing if you don't wear your earmuff.