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impinge Synonyms

Another word for impinge

Choosing another word for impinge depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To have a negative, restrictive, or encroachive effect on something (usually followed by 'on' or 'upon').

Usage Example

"Several employees worried that the new scheduling policy would encroach on their personal time."

Strongest
encroach
infringe
Strong
intrude
trespass
invade
trench
Weak
obtrude

• verb (Context 2)

To strike, dash, or fall against something physically (especially of light, sound, or particles).

Usage Example

"The sensor measures the intensity of the light rays that strike upon the solar panel."

Strongest
strike
Strong
hit
collide
impact
crash
Weak
dash

Opposites of impinge

The opposite of impinge shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

miss
avoid
respect
See all opposites of impinge

• Nearby Words

impetuously
impetuousness
impetus
impinge
impious
impish
impishly

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Impinge. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/impinge
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