noun ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The act of impinging. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   a sharp collision produced by striking or dashing against something wordnet
3. 3
   influencing strongly wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

appulseattouchementbruntbrushbulldozingbulling

Example

More examples

"We shall not tolerate an impingement on human rights."

Etymology

From impinge + -ment.

Related phrases

impingement blackshoulder impingement syndrome

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