Definitions for impairs

impairs im·pair

Spelling: [im-pair]
IPA: /ɪmˈpɛər/

Impairs is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 189 anagrams from letters in impairs (aiimprs).

Definitions for impairs

noun

  1. Archaic. impairment.

adjective

  1. noting any odd number, especially in roulette.

verb (used with object)

  1. to make or cause to become worse; diminish in ability, value, excellence, etc.; weaken or damage:

verb (used without object)

  1. to grow or become worse; lessen.

Origin of impairs

1250-1300; Middle English empairen, empeiren to make worse Middle French empeirer, equivalent to em- im-1 + peirer to make worse Late Latin pējōrāre, equival

Examples for impairs

Thus we see that there are many causes which impair the happiness of friends.

Does Ambien impair judgment enough to drive one to violent crime?

In other words, researchers were able to prove that THC should, technically, impair driving, but not that it does.

Was this enough to impair the pilots but not enough to destroy the airplane in the air?

He can do the same with his real estate but can not impair her dower.

And he went about it with a zest that knew no flagging, with a relish that nothing could impair.

Formerly to impair the morals was a minor was a punishable offense.

The liver is one of the few human organs that regenerates, so having pieces removed usually does not impair function.

He may do this but can not impair her dower right to one-third.

He can do this with his property, but can not impair her dower rights.

Word Value for impairs
Scrable

10

Words with friends

12

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