impairers
Things causing damage
Those who impair—who damage, weaken, or diminish something's quality or function.
Alcohol impairs judgment; impairers of judgment include fatigue, stress, and strong emotion.
The study identified the primary impairers of cognitive performance.
The word is uncommon, appearing mainly in technical or formal contexts.
Something blocking the way
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- blockadeSealing off a place
- impedimentThing that obstructs progress
- obstructionSomething blocking the way
handicap · encumbrance · limitation · constraint · restraint · setback · stumbling block · deterrent
Unintended harmful event
- collisionForceful contact between objects
- crashSudden violent impact
- destructionAct of completely ruining
- harmInjury or damage
injury · trauma · vandalism · wreckage · fracture · rupture · shatter · smash
Chemical wearing away
- decayGradual organic breakdown
- deteriorationProcess of declining quality
- erosionGradual wearing away
- wearCarry on person
rot · decomposition · disintegration · oxidation · rust · mold · mildew · spoilage
One who weakens covertly
- diluterAgent that weakens concentration
- eroderThing that wears away
- drainerVessel for removing liquid
- exhausterOne that drains completely
saboteur · compromiser · diminisher · corrupter · disabler · inhibitor · suppressant · sedative
obstacle
Something blocking the way
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- blockadeSealing off a place
- impedimentThing that obstructs progress
obstruction · handicap · encumbrance · limitation · constraint · restraint · setback · stumbling block · deterrent · snag
accident
Unintended harmful event
- collisionForceful contact between objects
- crashSudden violent impact
- destructionAct of completely ruining
harm · injury · trauma · vandalism · wreckage · fracture · rupture · shatter · smash · scar
corrosion
Chemical wearing away
- decayGradual organic breakdown
- deteriorationProcess of declining quality
- erosionGradual wearing away
wear · rot · decomposition · disintegration · oxidation · rust · mold · mildew · spoilage · blight
underminer
One who weakens covertly
exhauster · saboteur · compromiser · diminisher · corrupter · disabler · inhibitor · suppressant · sedative · depressant
impairersenhancers
Things that intensify
improvers · strengtheners · boosters · restorers · amplifiers
- hearing impairedReduced auditory function
- visually impairedHaving diminished sight
- vision impairedReduced ability to see
- impaired drivingOperating vehicle while intoxicated
- impaired judgmentDiminished capacity to decide
- impaired visionReduced ability to see