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impair

/ɪmˈpɛə/
verb
  1. To weaken; to affect negatively; to have a diminishing effect on.

  2. To grow worse; to deteriorate.

Synonymsblunt, diminish, hurt, lessen, mar, reduce
adjective
  1. Not fit or appropriate; unsuitable.

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