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| 1. | [ noun ] the striking of one body against another | |
| Related terms: | contact bump slam | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a forceful consequence; a strong effect | |
| Synonyms: | wallop | |
| Examples: | "the book had an important impact on my thinking" "the book packs a wallop" |
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| Related terms: | consequence affect | |
| 3. | [ noun ] influencing strongly | |
| Synonyms: | encroachment impingement | |
| Examples: | : "they resented the impingement of American values on European culture" |
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| Related terms: | influence affect | |
| 4. | [ verb ] have an effect upon | |
| Synonyms: | affect touch bear_on bear_upon touch_on | |
| Examples: | "Will the new rules affect me?" |
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| Related terms: | change hit process influence subject trouble stimulate color queer subject tell_on slam-dunk hydrolize repercuss strike_a_blow redound | |
| 5. | [ verb ] press or wedge together; pack together | |
| Related terms: | wedge impaction | |
| 6. | [ noun ] the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat | |
| Synonyms: | shock | |
| Examples: | "the armies met in the shock of battle" |
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| Related terms: | fight shock | |
| Similar spelling: |
impacted impaction impeach impasto |
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