impingement verb

im·pinge

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Definitions

verb without object impingement to make an impression; have an effect or impact (usually followed by on or upon): to impinge upon the imagination; social pressures that impinge upon one's daily life. 1
verb without object impingement to encroach; infringe (usually followed by on or upon): to impinge on another's rights. 1
verb without object impingement to strike; dash; collide (usually followed by on, upon, or against): rays of light impinging on the eye. 1
verb with object impingement Obsolete. to come into violent contact with. 1

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