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Meaning of impinges

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

impinges

verb

Definitions

  1. To make a physical impact on.

    Example: Loud noise can impinge on the eardrum, causing temporary hearing damage.

    Synonyms:collidecrashstrike

  2. To interfere with.

    Synonyms:encroachinfringetrespass

  3. To have an effect upon, especially a negative one.

    Synonyms:affectimpactinfluencelimittouch
Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/impingehttps://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/impinges

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