Main entry: deadening, constipation, stultification, impairment
Definition: the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine)
Main entry: impairment
Definition: damage that results in a reduction of strength or quality
Main entry: damage, impairment, harm
Definition: the occurrence of a change for the worse
Main entry: impairment, handicap, disability, disablement
Definition: the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
Usage: reading disability; hearing impairment
Main entry: deterioration, impairment
Definition: a symptom of reduced quality or strength