impairment
noun
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the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine)stultification
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damage that results in a reduction of strength or quality
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the occurrence of a change for the worsedamageharm
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the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitnesshandicapdisabilitydisablement
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a symptom of reduced quality or strengthdeterioration