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| 1. | [ noun ] the occurrence of a change for the worse | |
| Synonyms: | damage harm | |
| Related terms: | change distortion detriment run impair | |
| 2. | [ noun ] damage that results in a reduction of strength or quality | |
| Related terms: | damage mar | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (medicine) the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness | |
| Synonyms: | disability handicap disablement | |
| Examples: | "reading disability" "hearing impairment" |
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| Related terms: | unfitness bowleg anorgasmia astasia bow_leg hearing_impairment disability_of_walking visual_impairment prolapse knock-knee amputation dysomia hypesthesia pigeon_toes anosmia disable | |
| 4. | [ noun ] a symptom of reduced quality or strength | |
| Synonyms: | deterioration | |
| Related terms: | decay devastation decrepitude wear corrosion deteriorate | |
| 5. | [ noun ] the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine) | |
| Synonyms: | deadening constipation stultification | |
| Related terms: | degradation deaden | |
| Similar spelling: |
impairer imipramine impaired imparting impartial |
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