1. (

• damage ,
• harm ,
• impairment

) the occurrence of a change for the worse ;

2. (

• deterioration ,
• impairment ,

) a symptom of reduced quality or strength ;

3. (

• disability ,
• disablement ,
• handicap ,
• impairment

) the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness; "reading disability"; "hearing impairment" ;

4. (

• impairment

) damage that results in a reduction of strength or quality ;

5. (

• stultification ,
• constipation ,
• impairment ,
• deadening

) the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine) ;