Impairment and Improvement
Opposite meaning words
Impairment
Impairment noun - A symptom of reduced quality or strength.
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Synonyms for Impairment
Improvement
Improvement noun - An instance of notable progress in the development of knowledge, technology, or skill.
Usage example: there's been a great improvement in your handwriting—I can actually read it!
Impairment is an antonym for improvement.
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