English / word
impinge
verb C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
To have an effect or impact, especially a negative one; to encroach or infringe upon.
In context
01
Heavy government regulations may impinge on the company’s freedom to innovate.
02
The noise from the construction site impinges on our daily activities.
Synonyms
affect,impact,disturb
Antonyms
avoid,withdraw,retreat
Collocations
impinge on,impinge upon,directly impinge
Verb forms
Past: impinged · Past participle: impinged · -ing: impinging