Impairment Synonyms

An act, instance, or consequence of breaking
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. damage
  2. breakage
  3. deterioration
  4. destruction
  5. wreckage
  6. harm
The act of making something futile and useless (as by routine)
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. stultification
  2. constipation
  3. deadening
The condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. disability
  2. disablement
  3. handicap

Words Related to Impairment

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Impairment Sentence Examples

  • Not a hundredth part of the cerebellum has remained, and yet there has existed ability to stand, to walk, to handle and lift objects in a fairly normal way, without any trace of impairment of cutaneous or muscular sensitivity.

  • The risk is highest in children with severe cognitive impairment and motor deficits.

  • Severe hypoglycaemia may lead to unconsciousness and/or convulsions and may result in temporary or permanent impairment of brain function or even death.

  • The principal cause of visual impairment was identified for eyes with presenting visual acuity 6/18.

  • It's a lifelong neurological impairment that affects the ability to speak, play or socially interact; I felt my knees grow weak.

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