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(), v. t.[imp. & p. p.Impaired (); p. pr. & vb. n.Impairing.] [Written also empair.] [OE. empeiren, enpeiren, OF. empeirier, empirier, F. empirer, LL. impejorare; L. pref. im- in + pejorare to make worse, fr. pejor worse. Cf. Appair.] 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. Syn. -- To diminish; decrease; injure; weaken; enfeeble; debilitate; reduce; debase; deteriorate. Impair" v. t.To grow worse; to deteriorate. Milton. Im"pair (), a.[F. impair uneven, L. impar; im- not + par equal.] Not fit or appropriate. [Obs.] Impair" (), n.Diminution; injury. [Obs.] スポンサード リンク
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