impair
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Over time, these cysts can impair kidney function and eventually lead to kidney failure.
From Science Daily • Jun. 17, 2026
These man-marked players were able to impair the movement of the South Korean defenders but given the stricter refereeing on grappling in the box, we have not seen teams crowd the six-yard box much.
From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026
Dementia is an umbrella term for debilitating symptoms that can result in memory loss and impair movement and daily life.
From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026
If you are forced to withdraw assets during a market decline, you may permanently impair your portfolio’s ability to recover and compound over time.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
In the earlier discussion, however, I was referring to things that impair our ability to solve problems.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
Vocabulary lists containing impair
List 6
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Essential English Vocabulary, List 5
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
United States v. Nixon (1974)
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
