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Impinging

To make a physical impact on.

📖 Definitions of "Impinging"

verb

1
To make a physical impact on.
"Loud noise can impinge on the eardrum, causing temporary hearing damage."
2
To interfere with.
3
To have an effect upon, especially a negative one.

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
strikingnoun	Making a strong impression.
contactnoun	The establishment of communication (with).

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
strikingnoun	Making a strong impression.
contactnoun	The establishment of communication (with).
encroaching	That encroaches.
interferingnoun	interference
underminingnoun	The act or process by which something is undermined.
diminishingnoun	becoming smaller
affecting	Producing or causing strong feelings and emotions.
prejudicenoun	(countable) An adverse judgment or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge of the facts.
jetnoun	(aviation) A type of airplane using jet engines rather than propellers.
impactingverb	(figurative, proscribed) A significant or strong influence or effect.
infringing	violative
impactmentnoun	impaction
impactnoun	(figurative, proscribed) A significant or strong influence or effect.
impalingverb	The act of something being impaled.
impactornoun	An object which impacts another.
impalationnoun	impalement
collidingnoun	A collision.
inflictionnoun	The act of inflicting or something inflicted; an imposition.
incursionnoun	An aggressive movement into somewhere; an invasion in the general sense.
impulsenoun	A wish or urge, particularly a sudden one prompting action.