impinge Definition
- 1have an effect or impact, especially a negative one
- 2advance over an area belonging to someone or something else; encroach
Using impinge: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "impinge" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The construction of the new building will impinge on the park's green space.
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The noise from the party impinged on our ability to concentrate.
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The company's decision to cut costs impinged on employee benefits.
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The military operation impinged on the sovereignty of the neighboring country.
impinge Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with impinge
impinge on/upon something/someone
to have a noticeable effect on something or someone, often in a way that is not wanted
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The new regulations will impinge on small businesses.
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The paparazzi's constant surveillance impinged on the celebrity's privacy.
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The government's censorship laws impinged on freedom of speech.
Origins of impinge
from Latin 'impingere', meaning 'drive into'
Summary: impinge in Brief
'Impinge' [im-pinj] means to have a negative effect or impact, or to advance over an area belonging to someone or something else. It can be used to describe situations where something or someone intrudes on another's personal space or legal/moral entitlements. Examples include 'The construction of the new building will impinge on the park's green space.' and 'The paparazzi's constant surveillance impinged on the celebrity's privacy.'
