Synonyms for impinge
Definitions
- v. 1
To make a physical impact on.
Loud noise can impinge on the eardrum, causing temporary hearing damage.
- v. 2
To interfere with.
- v. 3
To have an effect upon, especially a negative one.
Related words
- Word family
- impingement impact
Forms
- Past participle
- impinged
e.g. impinged → affected, impacted, influenced, touched…
Example sentences
- impact He had a very strong impact on the history of art.
- influence Such magazines have a great influence on children.
- limit Brian intends to strictly limit the money he uses.
- affect Petrol prices affect us all in one way or another.
By length
- 3 letters
- hit1
- 5 letters
- touch1, limit2, crash1
- 6 letters
- impact2, strike1, affect2, trench1
- 7 letters
- collide2
- 8 letters
- trespass2, infringe2, encroach2, entrench2
- 9 letters
- influence3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (limit2 = 2 syllables).