impinging
ɪmˈpɪndʒɪŋ
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Definition of impinging - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
effectshaving a negative effect or influence
  • The impinging noise disrupted our conversation.
detrimental harmful
2.
intrusionencroaching or infringing upon something
  • The impinging regulations limited our freedom.
encroaching infringing trespassing
3.
contactRaremaking physical contact or impactRare
  • The impinging branches scratched the window.
contacting touching

Noun

1.
effectRarethe act of having an effect on somethingRare
  • The impinging of new laws on personal freedom is debated.
affecting impacting
2.
contactRarethe act of coming into contact with somethingRare
  • The impinging of the waves on the rocks was loud.
contacting touching
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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.

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  1. French:envahissant, impact, ...
  2. German:störend, Einwirken, ...
  3. Italian:invadente, impatto, ...
  4. Spanish:perturbador, impacto, ...
  5. Portuguese:perturbador, impacto, ...
  6. Chinese:干扰的, 影响, ...
  7. Japanese:悪影響を及ぼす, 影響を与えること, ...
  8. Arabic:سلبي التأثير, تَأْثِير, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַזִּיק, הַשְׁפָּעָה, ...
  10. Russian:негативный, влияние, ...
  11. Ukrainian:негативний, вплив, ...
  12. Hindi:बाधक, प्रभाव, ...
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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