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impinges

The word “impinges” has 3 syllables: im-pin-ges

It's pronounced as /ɪmˈpɪn.dʒɪz/

What is synonym and antonym for impinges?

In the thesaurus, “impinges” has 37 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for impinges along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for impinges

  • bangs
  • bashes
  • bounces
  • brushes
  • bulldozes
  • bumps
  • caroms
  • clunks
  • collides
  • contacts
  • crashes
  • glances
  • grazes
  • hits
  • impacts
  • jostles
  • kisses
  • knocks
  • lands
  • muscles
  • nudges
  • presses
  • pushes
  • rams
  • rebounds
  • ricochets
  • scrapes
  • shaves
  • skims
  • skips
  • slams
  • smashes
  • strikes
  • sweeps
  • swipes
  • thuds
  • touches

Antonyms for impinges

  • misses
  • skirts

Meanings of impinges

  • verb
    1. To make a physical impact on.
    2. To interfere with.
    3. To have an effect upon, especially a negative one.

Example Sentences

  • The loud construction noise impinges on my ability to concentrate.
  • His behavior often impinges on the rights of others.
  • The new law impinges upon citizens' freedom of speech.
  • Light from the streetlamp impinges through the curtains at night.
  • Any decision that impinges on public safety must be taken seriously.

On this page you'll find 39 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to impinges, such as: bangs, bashes, bounces, brushes, bulldozes, bumps, caroms.

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Related Words

rams

bangs

impacts

bashes

knocks

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