English Explanatory Dictionary

impinge

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To make a physical impact on.
  2. To interfere with.
  3. To have an effect upon, especially a negative one.

Pronunciation

/ɪmˈpɪnd͡ʒ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-impinge.wav

Word forms

impinge impinges impinging impinged

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin impingō (“dash against, impinge”). Compare impact, derived from the perfect passive participle of impingō.

Synonyms

collide crash strike encroach infringe trespass affect limit touch influence impact

Related words

impact

Derived words

impingement impingent impinger
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