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1. impairment
noun. ['ˌɪmˈpɛrmənt'] the occurrence of a change for the worse.
Synonyms
- run
- damage
- ravel
- harm
- distortion
- deformation
- ladder
- change
- modification
- detriment
- hurt
Antonyms
- hardness
- incompressibility
- sharpness
- distinctness
Etymology
- -ment (English)
- -amentum (Latin)
- impair (English)
- empeirier (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
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Rhymes with Impairment
- clairmont
Sentences with impairment
1. Noun, singular or mass
It does not cause hearing loss, but a hearing impairment may make tinnitus more noticeable.
2. Verb, base form
The term Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) usually refers to impairment by alcohol only.
2. impairment
noun. ['ˌɪmˈpɛrmənt'] damage that results in a reduction of strength or quality.
Synonyms
- harm
- scathe
- hurt
Antonyms
- sensitivity
- adaptability
- suitability
- suitableness
Etymology
- -ment (English)
- -amentum (Latin)
- impair (English)
- empeirier (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
3. impairment
noun. ['ˌɪmˈpɛrmənt'] the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness.
Synonyms
- hearing impairment
- genu valgum
- genu varum
- bandy legs
- hypesthesia
- astasia
- unfitness
- disablement
- bowleg
- visual disorder
- hearing disorder
- softness
- amputation
- descensus
- bandyleg
- prolapsus
- visual defect
- handicap
- tibia valga
- disability of walking
- dysphasia
- visual impairment
- disability
- disintegration
- prolapse
- bow legs
- hypoesthesia
- bow leg
- knock-knee
- vision defect
- dysomia
- bandy leg
- pigeon toes
- tibia vara
Antonyms
- clarity
- masculinity
- loudness
- advantage
Etymology
- -ment (English)
- -amentum (Latin)
- impair (English)
- empeirier (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
4. impairment
noun. ['ˌɪmˈpɛrmənt'] the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine).
Synonyms
- stultification
- degradation
- deadening
- constipation
Antonyms
- capableness
- capability
- competence
- ability
Etymology
- -ment (English)
- -amentum (Latin)
- impair (English)
- empeirier (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
5. impairment
noun. ['ˌɪmˈpɛrmənt'] a symptom of reduced quality or strength.
Synonyms
- deterioration
- devastation
- dilapidation
- desolation
- wear
- corrosion
- decrepitude
Antonyms
- ascend
- rise
- birth
- decrease
Etymology
- -ment (English)
- -amentum (Latin)
- impair (English)
- empeirier (Old French (842-ca. 1400))