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- [im-pinj]
- /ɪmˈpɪndʒ/
- /ɪmˈpɪnʤ/
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- [im-pinj]
- /ɪmˈpɪndʒ/
Definitions of impinge word
- verb without object impinge 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 impinge to encroach; infringe (usually followed by on or upon): to impinge on another's rights. 1
- verb without object impinge to strike; dash; collide (usually followed by on, upon, or against): rays of light impinging on the eye. 1
- verb with object impinge Obsolete. to come into violent contact with. 1
- noun impinge Have an effect or impact, especially a negative one. 1
- intransitive verb impinge encroach: on sb's rights 1
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Origin of impinge
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < Medieval Latin impingere to strike against, drive at, equivalent to Latin im- im-1 + -pingere, combining form of pangere to fasten, drive in, fix; see impact
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Parts of speech for Impinge
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impinge popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
impinge usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for impinge
verb impinge
- infringe — to commit a breach or infraction of; violate or transgress: to infringe a copyright; to infringe a rule.
- intrude — to thrust or bring in without invitation, permission, or welcome.
- disturb — to interrupt the quiet, rest, peace, or order of; unsettle.
- violate — to break, infringe, or transgress (a law, rule, agreement, promise, instructions, etc.).
- influence — the capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of others: He used family influence to get the contract.
Antonyms for impinge
verb impinge
- avoid — If you avoid something unpleasant that might happen, you take action in order to prevent it from happening.
- dodge — to elude or evade by a sudden shift of position or by strategy: to dodge a blow; to dodge a question.
- leave alone — separate, apart, or isolated from others: I want to be alone.
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