markedly impair

Frequency: 6.58.4 per million words

A formal term for when something is clearly and noticeably damaged or weakened.

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  • The severe injury could markedly impair his athletic performance for the season.
  • Lack of adequate sleep can markedly impair one's cognitive function and decision-making abilities.
  • The ongoing economic downturn is expected to markedly impair consumer spending across all sectors.
  • Constant noise pollution in urban areas can markedly impair the quality of life for residents.
  • Certain medications are known to markedly impair judgment, making driving dangerous.
  • A prolonged and severe drought will markedly impair agricultural output, leading to food shortages.
  • Systemic corruption can markedly impair a country's development and international standing.
  • Chronic and unmanaged stress can markedly impair the immune system, increasing susceptibility to illness.
  • The structural damage to the bridge could markedly impair its integrity and safety.
  • These combined factors could markedly impair the overall success of the ambitious project.