impinged
ɪmˈpɪndʒd
Definition

Definition of impinged - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
affectedRarehaving an effect or impactRare
  • The impinged area showed signs of inflammation.
affected influenced
2.
restrictedRareencroached upon or limitedRare
  • His impinged freedom caused him great distress.
encroached infringed
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Origin of impinged

Latin, impingere (to drive into)

Examples of impinged in a sentence

  • The impinged region required immediate medical attention.
  • The impinged rights of the citizens were a major concern.
  • Her impinged movements made her feel trapped.

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  1. French:affecté, restreint, ...
  2. German:beeinflusst, eingeschränkt, ...
  3. Italian:influenzato, limitato, ...
  4. Spanish:afectado, restringido, ...
  5. Portuguese:afetado, restringido, ...
  6. Chinese:受影响的, 受限的, ...
  7. Japanese:影響を受けた, 制限された, ...
  8. Arabic:متأثر, مُنْتَقَص, ...
  9. Hebrew:מוּשְׁפָּע, מֻגְבָּל, ...
  10. Russian:поражённый, ограниченный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:уражений, обмежений, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रभावित, सीमित, ...
impinge
ɪmˈpɪndʒ

Definition of impinge - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

intr.
1.
intrusionencroach or intrude on
  • The new surveillance laws impinge on our privacy..
encroach intrude
2.
impacthave a negative effect or influence
  • The new policy impinges on our freedom.
3.
physicsRaremake a physical impact or collisionRare
  • The branches impinge on the window during storms.
collide hit strike
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affect or influence something negatively
The noise can impinge on your concentration.

Origin of impinge

Latin, impingere (to strike against)

Examples of impinge in a sentence

  • Noise from the construction site can impinge on our concentration.
  • The noise impinges on my concentration.
  • His actions impinge on her personal space.
  • Raindrops impinge on the roof, creating a soothing sound.
  • The hailstones impinge on the car, leaving dents.

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  1. French:empiéter, porter atteinte, ...
  2. German:eindringen, beeinträchtigen, ...
  3. Italian:interferire, incidere, ...
  4. Spanish:inmiscuirse, afectar, ...
  5. Portuguese:interferir, afetar, ...
  6. Chinese:侵犯, 冲击, ...
  7. Japanese:侵害する, 悪影響を及ぼす, ...
  8. Arabic:تعدَّى, اِنْتَهَك, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִפְגוֹעַ, לִפְגוֹם, ...
  10. Russian:посягать, влиять, ...
  11. Ukrainian:втручатися, впливати, ...
  12. Hindi:अतिक्रमण करना, बुरा असर डालना, ...

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