im·pinge ( m-pnj )
v. im·pinged, im·ping·ing, im·ping·es
v.intr.
1. To collide or strike: Sound waves impinge on the eardrum.
2. To encroach; trespass: Do not impinge on my privacy.
v.tr.
To encroach upon: "One of a democratic government's continuing challenges is finding a way to protect . . . secrets without impinging the liberties that democracy exists to protect" (Christian Science Monitor).
[Latin impingere : in-, against; see in-2 + pangere, to fasten; see pag- in Indo-European roots.]
im·pinge
ment n.
im·ping
er n. |
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition copyright ©2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2009. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
impinge [ɪmˈpɪndʒ]
vb
1. (intr; usually foll by on or upon) to encroach or infringe; trespass to impinge on someone's time
2. (intr; usually foll by on, against, or upon) to collide (with); strike
[from Latin impingere to drive at, dash against, from pangere to fasten, drive in]
impingement n
impinger n
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003
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im•pinge (ɪmˈpɪndʒ)
v.i. -pinged, -ping•ing.
1. to encroach; infringe: to impinge on another's rights.
2. to strike; collide: light impinging on the lens.
3. to make an impression; have an effect: ideas that impinge upon the imagination.
[1525–35; < Medieval Latin impingere to cause to colllide, force = Latin im- im-1 + -pingere, comb. form of pangere to fasten, drive in, fix; compare impact]
im•pinge′ment, n.
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impinge, infringe - To impinge is to come into contact or encroach or have an impact; to infringe is to encroach on a right or privilege or to violate.
See also related terms for impact.
Farlex Trivia Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.
Thesaurus Legend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Verb | 1. | impinge - impinge or infringe upon; "This impinges on my rights as an individual"; "This matter entrenches on other domains"
take advantage, trespass - make excessive use of; "You are taking advantage of my good will!"; "She is trespassing upon my privacy"
|
| 2. | impinge - advance beyond the usual limit |
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.
impinge
verb
impinge on or upon something invade, violate, encroach on, trespass on, infringe on, make inroads on, obtrude on If he were at home all the time he would impinge on my space.
impinge on or upon something or someone affect, influence, relate to, impact on, touch, touch upon, have a bearing on, bear upon These cuts have impinged on the region's largest employers.
Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002
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