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Impaired
impair (?), v. t. (imp. p. pr. 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; todeteriorate. Milton.
impair (?), a. (F. impairuneven, L. impar; im- not + par equal.) Not
fit or appropriate. (Obs.)
impair (?), n. Diminution;injury. (Obs.)
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