impinge
[ im-pinj ]
/ ɪmˈpɪndʒ /
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verb (used without object), im·pinged, im·ping·ing.
to make an impression; have an effect or impact (usually followed by on or upon): to impinge upon the imagination; social pressures that impinge upon one's daily life.
to encroach; infringe (usually followed by on or upon): to impinge on another's rights.
to strike; dash; collide (usually followed by on, upon, or against): rays of light impinging on the eye.
verb (used with object), im·pinged, im·ping·ing.
Obsolete. to come into violent contact with.
Nearby words
impetus, impf., imphal, impi, impiety, impinge, impingement attack, impious, impish, impitoyable, implacable
Origin of impinge
Related forms
im·ping·ent, adjectiveim·ping·er, nounim·pinge·ment, nounun·im·ping·ing, adjectiveCan be confused
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impinge
/ (ɪmˈpɪndʒ) /
verb
(intr; usually foll by on or upon) to encroach or infringe; trespassto impinge on someone's time
(intr; usually foll by on, against, or upon) to collide (with); strike
Derived Forms
impingement, nounimpinger, nounWord Origin for impinge
C16: from Latin impingere to drive at, dash against, from pangere to fasten, drive in
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