IMPAIRS Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word impairs. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for IMPAIRS
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damages | nounn | |||||||
noun • a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury | ||||||||
compromises | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a middle way between two extremes • an accommodation in which both sides make concessions verb • make a compromise; arrive at a compromise • settle by concession • expose or make liable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute | ||||||||
debilitates | verbv | |||||||
verb • make weak | ||||||||
hinders | verbv | |||||||
adjective satellite • located at or near the back of an animal verb • be a hindrance or obstacle to • hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of • put at a disadvantage | ||||||||
impedes | verbv | |||||||
verb • be a hindrance or obstacle to • block passage through | ||||||||
incapacitates | verbv | |||||||
verb • make unable to perform a certain action • injure permanently | ||||||||
spoils | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war) • the act of spoiling something by causing damage to it • the act of stripping and taking by force verb • make a mess of, destroy or ruin • become unfit for consumption or use • alter from the original • treat with excessive indulgence • hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of • have a strong desire or urge to do something • destroy and strip of its possession • make imperfect | ||||||||
subverts | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause the downfall of; of rulers • corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality • destroy property or hinder normal operations • to raze to the ground, also figuratively | ||||||||
undermines | verbv | |||||||
verb • destroy property or hinder normal operations • hollow out as if making a cave or opening | ||||||||
weakens | verbv | |||||||
verb • lessen the strength of • become weaker • destroy property or hinder normal operations • reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of • lessen in force or effect | ||||||||
mar | verbv | |||||||
noun • a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body) • the month following February and preceding April verb • make imperfect • destroy or injure severely | ||||||||
blunt | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • having a broad or rounded end • used of a knife or other blade; not sharp • characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion • devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment verb • make less intense • make numb or insensitive • make dull or blunt • make less sharp • make less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation | ||||||||
deflower | verbv | |||||||
verb • deprive of virginity • make imperfect | ||||||||
diminish | verbv | |||||||
verb • decrease in size, extent, or range • lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of | ||||||||
hurt | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.; the condition of an injury • psychological suffering • feelings of mental or physical pain • a damage or loss • the act of damaging something or someone adjective satellite • suffering from physical injury especially that suffered in battle • damaged; used of inanimate objects or their value verb • be the source of pain • give trouble or pain to • cause emotional anguish or make miserable • cause damage or affect negatively • hurt the feelings of • feel physical pain • be in pain | ||||||||
lessen | verbv | |||||||
verb • decrease in size, extent, or range • make become smaller • wear off or die down | ||||||||
reduce | verbv | |||||||
verb • cut down on; make a reduction in • make less complex • bring to humbler or weaker state or condition • simplify the form of a mathematical equation of expression by substituting one term for another • lower in grade or rank or force somebody into an undignified situation • be the essential element • reduce in size; reduce physically • lessen and make more modest • make smaller • to remove oxygen from a compound, or cause to react with hydrogen or form a hydride, or to undergo an increase in the number of electrons • narrow or limit • put down by force or intimidation • undergo meiosis • reposition (a broken bone after surgery) back to its normal site • destress and thus weaken a sound when pronouncing it • reduce in scope while retaining essential elements • be cooked until very little liquid is left • cook until very little liquid is left • lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture • take off weight | ||||||||
spoil | verbv | |||||||
noun • (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war) • the act of spoiling something by causing damage to it • the act of stripping and taking by force verb • make a mess of, destroy or ruin • become unfit for consumption or use • alter from the original • treat with excessive indulgence • hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of • have a strong desire or urge to do something • destroy and strip of its possession • make imperfect | ||||||||
vitiate | verbv | |||||||
verb • corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality • make imperfect • take away the legal force of or render ineffective | ||||||||
weaken | verbv | |||||||
verb • lessen the strength of • become weaker • destroy property or hinder normal operations • reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of • lessen in force or effect | ||||||||