empire / empyre ['ɛmpaɪǝr]
empire – adj., n. & v. – adj.1. fashion, having a high waistline and straight skirt; 2. relating to alcoholic beverages produced in the British Commonwealth and imported into England; n. 1. territories or domains with a single government; 2. situations or things under one’s exclusive control; v. prevail or rule with absolute power and authority
empyre – v. – impair, make worse