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- pronunciation:
- ihm
pInj
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
impinges, impinging, impinged |
| definition 1: |
to strike or collide with something (usu. fol. by "on" or "upon").
A blaring car horn impinged on my thoughts.- similar words:
- knock
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| definition 2: |
to encroach (usu. fol. by "on" or "upon").
We do not want the school policy to impinge on our parental authority.- similar words:
- trespass
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| definition 3: |
to have an effect or influence (usu. fol. by "on" or "upon").
His opinion impinged on her choice. |
| related words: |
collide, intervene |
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| derivations: |
impingement (n.), impinger (n.) |
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