Associations to the word «Impinge»

Wiktionary

IMPINGE, verb. (transitive) (now rare) To make a physical impact (on); to collide, to crash (upon).
IMPINGE, verb. (intransitive) (figuratively) To interfere with; to encroach (on, upon).
IMPINGE, verb. (intransitive) To have an effect upon; to limit.

Dictionary definition

IMPINGE, verb. Impinge or infringe upon; "This impinges on my rights as an individual"; "This matter entrenches on other domains".
IMPINGE, verb. Advance beyond the usual limit.

Wise words

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