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Definition of “impairer”

impairer (ɪmˈpɛərə) 

Definitions

noun

  1. someone or something that reduces or weakens in strength, quality, etc

impair (ɪmˈpɛə Pronunciation for impair

Definitions

verb

  1. tr to reduce or weaken in strength, quality, etc ⇒ his hearing was impaired by an accident

Derived Forms

imˈpairable adjective
imˈpairer noun
imˈpairment noun

Word Origin

C14: from Old French empeirer to make worse, from Late Latin pējorāre, from Latin pejor worse; see pejorative

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