substantially impair
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A formal way to say that something is damaged to a large degree.
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- The accident could substantially impair his ability to walk.
- Lack of sleep can substantially impair cognitive function.
- The new regulations might substantially impair the company's profits.
- Drug use often substantially impairs a person's judgment.
- Such a severe injury will substantially impair her performance.
- The ongoing drought threatens to substantially impair agricultural output.
- Heavy pollution can substantially impair the quality of life in a city.
- Poor diet can substantially impair a child's development.
- His vision was substantially impaired after the surgery.
- Excessive noise pollution can substantially impair hearing over time.