Meaning
To weaken; to affect negatively; to have a diminishing effect on.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English impairen, empeiren, from Old French empeirier, from Early Medieval Latin impeiōrāre, from in- + Late Latin peiōrāre (“worsen”), from peiōrem (“worse”), comparative of malus (“bad”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles: