impact

Meanings

• the striking of one body against another
• a forceful consequence; a strong effect
  • "the book had an important impact on my thinking"
• influencing strongly
• the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat
• press or wedge together; pack together
• have an effect upon

Synonyms

affect, bear on, bear upon, encroachment, impingement, shock, touch, touch on, wallop