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1. (v.i.) impinge
to encroach; infringe:
to impinge on another's rights.
2. impinge
to strike; collide:
light impinging on the lens.
3. impinge
to make an impression; have an effect:
ideas that impinge upon the imagination.
Etymology: (1525–35; < ML impingere to cause to colllide, force = L im-im -1+-pingere, comb. form of pangere to fasten, drive in, fix; cf. impact)
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1. (verb) impinge, encroach, entrench, trench
impinge or infringe upon
"This impinges on my rights as an individual"; "This matter entrenches on other domains"
2. (verb) encroach, infringe, impinge
advance beyond the usual limit
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (verb) impinge
to fall or dash against; to touch upon; to strike; to hit; to ciash with; -- with on or upon
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