impair

• Verbo que significa debilitar, dañar o reducir la calidad, fuerza o valor de algo.

A verb meaning to weaken, damage, or reduce the quality, strength, or value of something.

1. Weaken or damageB2formal

   To make something weaker, less effective, or less functional.

   Deteriorar o dañar

   • Lack of sleep can impair your ability to concentrate.
   • The accident impaired his vision permanently.
   • Excessive alcohol consumption impairs judgment and coordination.

   Sinónimoscompromisedamagedebilitatedegradediminishharmreduceundermineweaken

   Antónimosenhanceimproverepairstrengthen

2. Make imperfectB2formal

   To cause something to become flawed or incomplete.

   Deteriorar, perjudicar

   • The storm impaired the structural integrity of the building.
   • Poor nutrition can impair a child's growth.
   • The software bug impaired the program's functionality.

   Sinónimosdamagedegradediminishharmmarreducespoilunderminevitiateweaken

   Antónimosenhancefiximproveperfectrepairstrengthen