Collocations for "impair"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "impair" in context.
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impair
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.v
- impaired her [judgment, ability, understanding]
- impaired her [ability] to [walk, tell, speak, judge]
- the [laser beams, explosion, flashing lights] impaired his [vision, eyesight]
- [can, may, will] impair your [eyesight]
- the [noise, explosion, racket, swimming] impaired his hearing
- [smoking, drinking, not exercising] impaired her health
- [age, nerves, arthritis] impaired her driving
- [she, injuries, red tape, delays] impaired their [progress, advancements]
- [unpaid bills, debts, dishonesty, poor management] impaired their credit
- impaired by [the sun, alcohol, noise, debts, injuries]