Synonyms of impairment

Noun


1. damage, harm, impairment, change, alteration, modification

usage: the occurrence of a change for the worse

2. deterioration, impairment, decay

usage: a symptom of reduced quality or strength

3. disability, disablement, handicap, impairment, unfitness, softness

usage: the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness; "reading disability"; "hearing impairment"

4. impairment, damage, harm, hurt, scathe

usage: damage that results in a reduction of strength or quality

5. stultification, constipation, impairment, deadening, degradation, debasement

usage: the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine)

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