English to English noun
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the striking of one body against another | | source: wordnet30
2 |
a forceful consequence; a strong effect | | Example: the book had an important impact on my thinking the book packs a wallop
source: wordnet30
3 |
influencing strongly | | Example: they resented the impingement of American values on European culture
source: wordnet30
4 |
the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat | | Example: the armies met in the shock of battle
source: wordnet30
5 |
Contact or impression by touch; collision; forcible contact; force communicated. | | source: webster1913 verb
6 |
press or wedge together; pack together | | source: wordnet30
7 |
have an effect upon | | Example: Will the new rules affect me?
source: wordnet30
8 |
To drive close; to press firmly together: to wedge into a place. | | source: webster1913
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