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    Impair , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Impaired ; p. pr. & vb. n. Impairing.] [Written also empair.] [OE. empeiren, enpeiren, OF. empeirier, empirier, F. empirer, LL. impejorare; 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.
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    Time sensibly all things impairs.
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    In years he seemed, but not impaired by years.
    Pope.
    Syn. -- To diminish; decrease; injure; weaken; enfeeble; debilitate; reduce; debase; deteriorate.
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    Impair, v. t. To grow worse; to deteriorate.
    Milton.

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    Impair , a. [F. impair uneven, L. impar; im- not + par equal.] Not fit or appropriate. [Obs.]
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    Impair , n. Diminution; injury. [Obs.]
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