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im•pair

Pronunciation: (im-pâr'), [key]
—v.t.
to make or cause to become worse; diminish in ability, value, excellence, etc.; weaken or damage: to impair one's health; to impair negotiations.

—v.i.
to grow or become worse; lessen.

—n.
Archaic.impairment.