IMPAIR

v. a. n.

4 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)

1.
v.

To make worse; to diminish in quantity, value, excellence, or strength; to deteriorate; as, to impair health, character, the mind, value. Time sensibly all things impairs. Roscommon. In years he seemed, but not impaired by years. Pope.

2.
v.

To grow worse; to deteriorate. Milton.

3.
a.

Not fit or appropriate. [Obs.]

4.
n.

Diminution; injury. [Obs.]

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