Definition of "impinge" []

To collide or strike: Sound waves impinge on the eardrum. (verb-intransitive)
To encroach; trespass: Do not impinge on my privacy. (verb-intransitive)
To encroach upon: "One of a democratic government's continuing challenges is finding a way to protect . . . secrets without impinging the liberties that democracy exists to protect” ( Christian Science Monitor). (verb-transitive)

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Use "impinge" in a sentence

"Those winds "impinge" on J. Henry Waugh in a particularly destructive way."
"Manohar and secretary N Srinivasan asking for a copy of all decisions taken at the board's special general body on Saturday as they "impinge" on his rights."
"I was NEVER comfortable and anyone with broad shoulders is going to "impinge" on the "seat rights" of the person next to him / her."

Words like "impinge"

advance collide go on hit

impact impinged impinges impinging

march on move on pass on progress

strike take advantage trespass