Impair

6 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

To weaken, damage, or reduce the effectiveness or quality of something.

“Lack of sleep can significantly impair your ability to concentrate and make sound decisions.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ɪmˈpɛə(r)/

Syllables

im·pair

Related Words

Synonyms

marspoildeflowervitiate

Antonyms

enhance improve strengthen boost

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Starts with IMP and ends in -AIR, with the vowel pair AI sitting centrally

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Scrabble

Worth 10 points, a common verb with a useful letter spread and hooks to IMPAIRED or IMPAIRS

Words Related to Impair

Words you can make from Impair

Shorter words formed from the letters in “impair”.

impar pamir priam prima primi rimpi amir apii impi mari miri pair pima pram prim rami ramp rima

Add a letter to make a longer word

7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “impair”.

impairs imperia

Longer words starting with Impair

Words that begin with “impair”.

impairs impaired

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