impinge
verb
im·pinge im-ˈpinj 
impinged; impinging
intransitive verb
1
: encroach, infringe
impinge on other people's rights
2
: to have an effect : make an impression
waiting for the germ of a new idea to impinge upon my mind
Phyllis Bentley
Phyllis Bentley3
: to strike or dash especially with a sharp collision
I heard the rain impinge upon the earth James Joyce
James Joyce impingement
im-ˈpinj-mənt
noun 
Synonyms
- bang
- bash
- bump
- collide
- crash
- hit
- impact
- knock
- ram
- slam
- smash
- strike
- swipe
- thud
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Example Sentences
hail was noisily impinging upon the car's exterior
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Britta Lokting, The New Republic, 23 Aug. 2022 If a network is built with the proper permissions from their tenants to use their confidential data for specified purposes that do not impinge on proprietary data. Steve Banker, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022 But, any more storage than that usually starts to impinge on front-pocketability. Mike Richard, Men's Health, 29 June 2022 Many of these newer transformations impinge upon critical issues like data privacy, security and impact on humanity on a global scale—hence the need for proactive governance. Ashok Balasubramanian, Forbes, 15 July 2022 With a colorless prime minister in Jean Castex — Mr. Macron has tended to be wary of anyone who might impinge on his aura — there have been few other compelling political figures able to carry the president’s campaign in his absence. New York Times, 4 Apr. 2022 The low, wide display screen doesn’t impinge on outward visibility, while a lean dash sits above parallel floorboard lighting and clear, crystal pedals. Karl Brauer, Forbes, 20 Apr. 2022 Treasurer Meier, then a state senator, said opponents successfully argued that the measure would impinge on the right of free speech. Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2022 Ever-changing global travel restrictions continue to impinge on our ability to explore the world freely. Amarachi Orie, CNN, 23 Dec. 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
Latin impingere, from in- + pangere to fasten, drive in — more at pact
First Known Use
1605, in the meaning defined at sense 3
Phrases Containing impinge
impingement
noun
as in collision
a forceful coming together of two things the impingement of the hailstones on the metal roof was making quite a racket Synonyms & Similar Words
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