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impaired

The correct spelling is impaired.

How to pronounce impaired

verb

Say it like: Imp-ayr-ed

The correct spelling is impaired. To weaken; to affect negatively; to have a diminishing effect on. For example: "The cop gave me an impaired."

Usage Examples

The cop gave me an impaired.

His impaired driving skill due to alcohol caused the accident.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To weaken; to affect negatively; to have a diminishing effect on.
  2. 2.To grow worse; to deteriorate.

noun

  1. 1.A criminal charge for driving a vehicle while impaired.

adjective

  1. 1.Rendered less effective.
  2. 2.Inebriated, drunk.

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