impinge

Meaning

to have an effect or impact on something; to encroach or infringe

to have an effect or impact, especially a negative one; to intrude upon

Example Sentences

The noise from the construction site impinges on our daily activities.

His loud music impinged on the neighbors’ peace.

Example Expressions

impinge on rights

Synonyms

affect, impact, encroach, infringe, intrude, disturb

Entry 1

affect, impact, encroach, infringe

Entry 2

infringe, encroach, affect, intrude, disturb

Antonyms

avoid, withdraw, retreat, respect, preserve

Entry 1

avoid, withdraw, retreat

Entry 2

respect, avoid, preserve

Collocations

impinge on, impinge upon, directly impinge, negatively impinge, impinge directly

Entry 1

impinge on, impinge upon, directly impinge, negatively impinge

Entry 2

impinge on, impinge upon, impinge directly