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.
verb (used with object), im·pinged, im·ping·ing.
Obsolete. to come into violent contact with.
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Origin of impinge
OTHER WORDS FROM impinge
im·ping·ent, adjectiveim·ping·er, nounim·pinge·ment, nounun·im·ping·ing, adjectiveWORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH impinge
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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 of impinge
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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