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impinge

/ɪmˈpɪndʒ/
verb
  1. To make a physical impact on.

    "Loud noise can impinge on the eardrum, causing temporary hearing damage."

    Similar: collide, crash, strike

  2. To interfere with.

    Similar: encroach, infringe, trespass

  3. To have an effect upon, especially a negative one.

    Similar: affect, impact, influence, limit, touch

Synonymsaffect, impact, influence, limit, touch, collide

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