Definition of Impact

1. Noun. The striking of one body against another.

Specialized synonyms: Blow, Bump, Slam
Generic synonyms: Contact, Impinging, Striking

2. Verb. Press or wedge together; pack together.
Generic synonyms: Force, Squeeze, Wedge
Derivative terms: Impaction

3. Noun. A forceful consequence; a strong effect. "The book packs a wallop"
Exact synonyms: Wallop
Generic synonyms: Consequence, Effect, Event, Issue, Outcome, Result, Upshot

4. Verb. Have an effect upon. "Will the new rules affect me?"

5. Noun. Influencing strongly. "They resented the impingement of American values on European culture"
Exact synonyms: Encroachment, Impingement
Generic synonyms: Influence
Derivative terms: Encroach, Impinge

6. Noun. The violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat. "The armies met in the shock of battle"
Exact synonyms: Shock
Generic synonyms: Combat, Fight, Fighting, Scrap
Derivative terms: Shock

Definition of Impact

1. v. t. To drive close; to press firmly together: to wedge into a place.

2. n. Contact or impression by touch; collision; forcible contact; force communicated.

Definition of Impact

1. to pack firmly together [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Medical Definition of Impact

1. 1. Contact or impression by touch; collision; forcible contact; force communicated. "The quarrel, by that impact driven." (Southey) 2. The single instantaneous stroke of a body in motion against another either in motion or at rest. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Impact

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