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Impair vs Subjugate - What's the difference?

impair | subjugate | Related terms |

Impair is a related term of subjugate.


As verbs the difference between impair and subjugate

is that impair is to weaken; to affect negatively; to have a diminishing effect on while subjugate is to forcibly impose obedience or servitude.

As an adjective impair

is (obsolete) not fit or appropriate.

impair

English

Alternative forms

* (l) (qualifier)

Verb

(en verb)
  • To weaken; to affect negatively; to have a diminishing effect on.
  • (archaic) To grow worse; to deteriorate.
  • (Milton)

    Derived terms

    * (l)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (obsolete) Not fit or appropriate.
  • subjugate

    English

    Verb

  • To forcibly impose obedience or servitude.
  • Synonyms

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