impaired

• Décrit une personne ou une fonction qui est affaiblie, endommagée ou fonctionne moins bien que la normale.

Describes a person or function that is weakened, damaged, or not working as well as normal.

1. Reduced functionB2formalmedical

   Having a reduced or weakened ability to function normally, often used for physical or mental faculties.

   Altéré, diminué

   • He is visually impaired and uses a guide dog.
   • The accident left her with impaired hearing.
   • Patients with impaired cognitive function require special care.

   Synonymesdamageddebilitateddefectivedisableddysfunctionalhandicappedreducedweakened

   Antonymesfunctionalhealthyintactunimpaired

2. Damaged or weakenedB2formal

   Something that has been damaged or made less effective.

   affaibli, diminué

   • The drug can cause impaired judgment.
   • Driving while impaired is dangerous and illegal.
   • The machine's performance was impaired by the faulty part.

   Synonymesdamageddefectivediminisheddisabledreducedweakened

   Antonymesfunctionalhealthyintactsoundunimpairedwhole

• Verbe signifiant affaiblir, endommager ou réduire la qualité, la force ou la valeur de quelque chose.

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.

   affaiblir, altérer, endommager

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

   Synonymescompromisedamagedebilitatedegradediminishharmreduceundermineweaken

   Antonymesenhanceimproverepairstrengthen

2. Make imperfectB2formal

   To cause something to become flawed or incomplete.

   altérer, affaiblir, endommager

   • 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.

   Synonymesdamagedegradediminishharmmarreducespoilunderminevitiateweaken

   Antonymesenhancefiximproveperfectrepairstrengthen