Definition of IMPINGE

impinge

Meanings

Verb

  • impinge or infringe upon
    • "This impinges on my rights as an individual"
  • advance beyond the usual limit
  • To make a physical impact on.
  • To interfere with.
  • To have an effect upon, especially a negative one.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Latin impingō (“dash against, impinge”). Compare impact, derived from the perfect passive participle of impingō.

Scrabble Score: 12

impinge is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
impinge is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
impinge is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

impinge is a valid Words With Friends word