1. Verb
To drive close; to press firmly together: to wedge into a place.
2. Noun
Contact or impression by touch; collision; forcible contact; force communicated.
3. Noun
The single instantaneous stroke of a body in motion against another either in motion or at rest.
4. Noun
a forceful consequence; a strong effect; "the book had an important impact on my thinking"; "the book packs a wallop"
Vocabulary classified under Academic vocabulary
5. Noun
the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat; "the armies met in the shock of battle"
Vocabulary classified under Business and finance
6. Noun
influencing strongly; "they resented the impingement of American values on European culture"
Vocabulary classified under Philosophy
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