#impinge

[ im-pinj ]

verb

(used without object; usually followed by on or upon)

1. to have an effect; make an impression

2. to limit; intrude

3. (also often followed by against) to strike, dash, or collide

(used with object)

4. Obsolete. to come into violent contact with

synonyms (def. 1)

influence

impact

disturb

(def. 2)

infringe

encroach

pry

meddle

violate

origin

1525–35; < Medieval Latin impingere meaning to strike against, drive at, equivalent to Latin im- meaning not + pingere, combining form of pangere 'to fasten, drive in, fix'

example

Many social pressures often impinge upon one's intrinsic desires and daily life.

related forms

Impinge– meaning, usage, quotes, and social examples

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What is the word of the day?

The word of the day is ‘impinge’.

What is this word’s grammar?

The word is a verb, i.e., it demonstrates an action or occurrence.

Does the word have a past tense? What is it?

Yes; the past tense of the word is impinged.

What is the meaning of this word?

It means: 1. Trespass 2. Have…

India’s concerted push to tackle bad loans to impinge bank profits: Fitch

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