Impair and Relieve

Opposite meaning words

Impair verb - To reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of.

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Relieve is an antonym for impair.

Nearby Words: impairment, impairing

Relieve verb - To make more bearable or less severe.

Usage example: an ice pack will relieve the swelling

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Impair is an antonym for relieve.

Nearby Words: relief, relieving

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