What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
vitiate
Example
The presence of fake news can vitiate the credibility of a news source. [vitiate: verb]
Example
The contract was vitiated due to fraudulent misrepresentation. [vitiated: past tense]
impair
Example
The loud noise impaired her hearing. [impair: verb]
Example
The accident impaired his ability to walk. [impaired: past participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Impair is more commonly used than vitiate in everyday language, especially in informal contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between vitiate and impair?
Vitiate is more formal and is often used in legal or academic contexts, while impair can be used in both formal and informal settings.
