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Definition of impinging - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
effectshaving a negative effect or influence
- The impinging noise disrupted our conversation.
2.
intrusionencroaching or infringing upon something
- The impinging regulations limited our freedom.
3.
contactRare making physical contact or impactRare
- The impinging branches scratched the window.
Noun
1.
effectRare the act of having an effect on somethingRare
- The impinging of new laws on personal freedom is debated.
2.
contactRare the act of coming into contact with somethingRare
- The impinging of the waves on the rocks was loud.
Origin of impinging
Latin, impingere (to strike against)
Examples of impinging in a sentence
Her impinging remarks left a negative impact on the team. The impinging noise disrupted our conversation. Impinging factors affected the project's timeline. The impinging raindrops blurred the windshield. Impinging waves eroded the rocky shore. The impinging of technology on daily life is evident.
There is concern about the impinging of regulations on innovation. The impinging of the branches on the window kept me awake. Impinging of the rain on the roof created a soothing sound.
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- French:envahissant, impact, ...
- German:störend, Einwirken, ...
- Italian:invadente, impatto, ...
- Spanish:perturbador, impacto, ...
- Portuguese:perturbador, impacto, ...
- Chinese:干扰的, 影响, ...
- Japanese:悪影響を及ぼす, 影響を与えること, ...
- Arabic:سلبي التأثير, تَأْثِير, ...
- Hebrew:מַזִּיק, הַשְׁפָּעָה, ...
- Russian:негативный, влияние, ...
- Ukrainian:негативний, вплив, ...
- Hindi:बाधक, प्रभाव, ...
Definition of impinge - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
intrusionencroach or intrude on
- The new surveillance laws impinge on our privacy..
2.
impacthave a negative effect or influence
- The new policy impinges on our freedom.
3.
physicsRare make a physical impact or collisionRare
- The branches impinge on the window during storms.
Expressions with impinge
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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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- French:empiéter, porter atteinte, ...
- German:eindringen, beeinträchtigen, ...
- Italian:interferire, incidere, ...
- Spanish:inmiscuirse, afectar, ...
- Portuguese:interferir, afetar, ...
- Chinese:侵犯, 冲击, ...
- Japanese:侵害する, 悪影響を及ぼす, ...
- Arabic:تعدَّى, اِنْتَهَك, ...
- Hebrew:לִפְגוֹעַ, לִפְגוֹם, ...
- Russian:посягать, влиять, ...
- Ukrainian:втручатися, впливати, ...
- Hindi:अतिक्रमण करना, बुरा असर डालना, ...
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