vitiators

/ˈvɪʃiˌeɪtərz/
noun
  1. Multiple people or things that spoil, weaken, or reduce the quality or effectiveness of something.
    • These chemicals are known vitiators of the ozone layer.
    • The committee identified several vitiators of the school's reputation.
    • The vitiators of the project included both poor planning and bad weather.
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