impairment

noun

How many syllables in impairment?

There are 3 syllables in the word impairment.

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Divide impairment into syllables:

im · pair · ment

How to pronounce impairment:

Definition of impairment:

impairment (noun):: a mild illness; the occurrence of a change for the worse.; the act of impairing something or the state or condition of being impaired diminishment or loss of function or ability

Synonyms for impairment:

change

complaint

condition

constipation

damage

deadening

defacement

defect

deformation

deterioration

detriment

disability

disablement

disfigurement

disorder

distortion

handicap

harm

hurt

injury

ladder

lesion

modification

ravel

run

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Antonyms for impairment:

ability

advantage

backbone

chutzpa

chutzpah

enhancement

firmness

fortitude

good health

hardihood

hardiness

health

healthiness

improvement

mettle

moxie

nerve

perfection

resoluteness

robustness

soundness

strength

strong point

toughness

vigor

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